19/06/2019

Microgynon 30

Combined pill

 5/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

3 - 5 years

Had children

Height

5'4"/162.5cm

Weight

70kg - 75kg / 11st 0lb - 11st 11lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

This was the first contraception i tried and I’ve been so lucky that it’s worked for me for 4 years now. My skin has always been acne prone but microgynon has helped it very slightly. I have PCOS and taking the pill has regulated my periods which were irregular before. My periods are lighter and the pain has definitely decreased, I used to have massively heavy periods and such bad cramps and pains but now I don’t which is brilliant. I had bleeding during sex during my first 3-4 months of taking the pill but this stopped and was checked over at the doctors. No spotting after this and periods only come when I stop taking the pill which is useful for when I want to delay. Overall I’m happy with it and wouldn’t change unless something happened

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

Lighter periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Better skin

Spots or acne

Increased sweating

Nausea or vomiting

Back pain

Vaginal discharge

Thrush

Vaginal dryness

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