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05/12/2019

Microgynon ED Tablets

Combined pill

1/5

About the reviewer

Age
36-40
Time used
8+ years
Had children
Yes
Height
5'2"/157.5cm
Weight
45kg - 50kg / 7st 1lb - 7st 12lb
Currently using
No I've stopped using it

Experience

Whilst the pill improved my skin and gave me the appearance of regular periods vs the irregular periods I was having it significantly changed my mood and personality negatively. As a migraine sufferer the frequency of my migraines went from monthly to daily with GPs prescribing further medication to treat them. After coming off the pill my migraines have almost disappeared and my mood is far more positive and get up and go. As a result of my experience and the negative changes I experienced I strongly recommend against this form of contraception.

Impact whilst taking

Mood
Very negatively
Weight
No change
Periods
I don’t know / can’t tell
Sex drive
Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Headaches

Aura symptoms

Better skin

Tender breasts

Thrush

Vaginal discharge

Cystitus

Pelvic infection

Impact after using

Mood
Very positively
Weight
No change
Periods
I don’t know/can’t tell
Sex drive
Increased sex drive

Migraines

Increased sweating

Increased body hair

No effects

Experience after taking

I became me again.

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