23/06/2019

Microgynon 30

Combined pill

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

5 - 8 years

Had children

Height

5'7"/170cm

Weight

75kg - 80kg / 11st 11lb - 12st 8lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

When I first started taking this contraception I experienced mood swings a lot for the first 3 months. They were so bad I was considering stopping taking it, however it started to cease and now I have been on this contraception for 6 years and now experience no side effects (that I’m aware of).

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Lighter periods

Sex drive

I don’t know / can’t tell

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

High blood pressure

Increased sweating

Dark body hair

Better skin

Tender breasts

Cystitus

Thrush

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Pelvic infection

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