09/07/2019
Marvelon
Combined pill
About the reviewer
Age:
18-25
Time used:
5 - 8 years
Had children:
No
Height:
5'10"/177.5cm
Weight:
90kg - 95kg / 14st 2lb - 14st 13lb
Currently using:
No I've stopped using it
Experience
I did not notice a lot of these side effects until I came off the medication. So I would say I had a pretty bearable experiencing. Coming off the pill, I was also able to come off my antidepressant. That was the biggest effect.
Impact whilst taking
Mood:
Very negatively
Weight:
I gained weight
Periods:
Stopped periods, Lighter periods,
Sex drive:
Loss of sex drive
Side effects whilst taking
Migraines
Headaches
Aura symptoms
Better skin
Spots or acne
Increased sweating
Womb cramps
Vaginal discharge
Vaginal dryness
Impact after using
Mood:
Very positively
Weight:
No change
Return to cycle:
3-6 months
Sex drive:
Increased sex drive
Dizziness
Better skin
Spots or acne
Vaginal discharge
The reviewer also experienced the following after effects...
Improved mood
Experience after taking
I was able to come off my antidepressant because my mood increased so much. I also had an increased sex drive.
Had a similar experience?
Leave a short review and help other women find the right method for them