04/08/2019

Microgynon 30

Combined pill

 2/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'3"/160cm

Weight

50kg - 55kg / 7st 12lb - 8st 9lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

I cried nearly everyday for god knows what reason, I went to the doctor to change brands which also made me feel the same. I was very anxious and low due to the pill.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

No change

Periods

Lighter periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Dizziness

Tender breasts

Enlarged breasts

Back pain

Better skin

Vaginal dryness

Impact after using

Mood

Very positively

Weight

I lost weight

Periods

2 months

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

No effects

Spots or acne

Back pain

No effects

Experience after taking

Felt SO much better. I didn’t realise the bad side effects I was experiencing until I came off the pill!

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Microgynon 30

Combined pill

About the reviewer

Experience

Impact whilst taking

Side effects whilst taking

Impact after using

Experience after taking

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