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25/06/2019

Rigevidon

Combined pill

1/5

About the reviewer

Age
18-25
Time used
3 - 5 years
Had children
No
Height
5'7"/170cm
Weight
75kg - 80kg / 11st 11lb - 12st 8lb
Currently using
No I've stopped using it

Experience

This contraception made my mood swings wild, made me uncharacteristically aggressive, hyper, upset, moody, irritable and all around not my usual self. It really messed with my hormones.

Impact whilst taking

Mood
Very negatively
Weight
I gained weight
Periods
Lighter periods
Sex drive
Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Aura symptoms

Migraines

Headaches

Dizziness

Increased sweating

Back pain

Tender breasts

Vaginal discharge

Womb cramps

Vaginal dryness

Impact after using

Mood
Very positively
Weight
I lost weight
Periods
3-6 months
Sex drive
Increased sex drive

Headaches

Better skin

Spots or acne

Increased sweating

Vaginal discharge

Experience after taking

Back to my usual happy self, not angry and upset all the time for no reason, no acting out and just feeling calmer and more regular about everything.

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