08/10/2019
Loestrin 30
Combined pill
About the reviewer
Age:
18-25
Time used:
6 - 12 months
Had children:
No
Height:
5'5"/165cm
Weight:
70kg - 75kg / 11st 0lb - 11st 11lb
Currently using:
No I've stopped using it
Experience
Moving to Loestrin 30 from Rigevidon was a huge change, I felt much better on loestrin 30. But after a few months, my moods began to drop again and I felt as though I was a muted version of myself. Issues with my skin, complete loss of sex drive and lack of motivation for life. This experience convinced me to stop using hormonal contraceptives altogether.
Impact whilst taking
Mood:
Very negatively
Weight:
I gained weight
Periods:
Lighter periods
Sex drive:
Loss of sex drive
Side effects whilst taking
Headaches
Migraines
Tender breasts
Enlarged breasts
Spots or acne
Back pain
Vaginal dryness
Impact after using
Mood:
Very positively
Weight:
I lost weight
Return to cycle:
I don’t know/can’t tell
Sex drive:
Increased sex drive
Migraines
Headaches
Dizziness
Tender breasts
Better skin
Spots or acne
Nausea or vomiting
Back pain
Vaginal discharge
Womb cramps
The reviewer also experienced the following after effects...
Tiredness
Experience after taking
Automatic change in moods to feeling much more positive. Some unwanted affects going on in my body eg tiredness, headaches, spots and nausea. Have since had the copper coil fitted and feel much better/more secure with this form of contraception.