25/06/2019

Rigevidon

Combined pill

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About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

3 - 5 years

Had children

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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Rigevidon

Combined pill

About the reviewer

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Impact whilst taking

Side effects whilst taking

Impact after using

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