02/06/2020

Cerazette

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 1/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

3 - 6 months

Had children

Height

5'4"/162.5cm

Weight

60kg - 65kg / 9st 6lb - 10st 3lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

Been using it for 3 1/2 months as I was advised to switch to mini pill due to family breast cancer history. Had no issues with Cilest combined pill but this one has given me acne on my forehead, chest and even my neck!? Also I’ve gained abit of weight, am always bloated and have sex drive is alot lower than usual. Bad times. Not for me.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Spotting / light bleeding between periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Spots or acne

Increased sweating

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

Back pain

Enlarged breasts

Tender breasts

Cystitus

Womb cramps

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