20/08/2019

Marvelon

Combined pill

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'3"/160cm

Weight

65kg - 70kg / 10st 3lb - 11st 0lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

It really helped regulate my periods and totally cleared up my back acne which I had suffered from for year beforehand. I have slight PCOS and I am sure the reduction of the acne is a positive sign. On the other hand, it caused breast tenderness and breast swelling, and a small amount of weight gain – a few pounds maybe. No significant mood changes though, and I was prescribed this pill by a top endocrinologist to help my mild PCOS, so it may help if you also have that with back acne issues.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

I can't tell

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Lighter periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Migraines

High blood pressure

Spots or acne

Back pain

Tender breasts

Thrush

Cystitus

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Vaginal dryness

Impact after using

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

I lost weight

Periods

3-6 months

Sex drive

No change

Headaches

Migraines

Aura symptoms

Increased body hair

Better skin

Spots or acne

Back pain

Womb cramps

Cystitus

Thrush

Vaginal discharge

Experience after taking

My skin did get more spotty again but nothing like how it was on my back before I had started the pill.

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Marvelon

Combined pill

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