19/06/2019

Microgynon 30/75

Combined pill

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'5"/165cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I started taking the pill due to heavy periods and very sore cramps. When I went to the doctor he said it would make my periods lighter and help a bit with the cramps. I have been taking it since I was 16 but my periods are still very heavy and my cramps are so painful. Sometimes I get too warm and feel quite headed, my mood swings are awful one minute I’m happy then the next I’m in a really bad mood. I have been taking the pill for three years and haven’t had any major side affects yet but it hasn’t really made me periods any different or my cramps less sore.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

No change

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Dizziness

Back pain

Increased sweating

Enlarged breasts

Spots or acne

Nausea or vomiting

Tender breasts

Vaginal dryness

Thrush

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

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