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25/06/2019

Cerazette

Progesterone only / Mini pill

3/5

About the reviewer

Age
26-30
Time used
3 - 5 years
Had children
No
Height
5'3"/160cm
Weight
100kg - 105kg / 15st 10lb - 16st 7lb
Currently using
No I've stopped using it

Experience

Used it for a few years with no issues but then started to get pain during sex, so stopped taking it and it has gone away. My periods have come back but are definitely shorter than before.

Impact whilst taking

Mood
Somewhat negatively
Weight
I gained weight
Periods
Stopped periods
Sex drive
Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Spots or acne

Tender breasts

Enlarged breasts

Thrush

Vaginal discharge

Vaginal dryness

Impact after using

Mood
Somewhat positively
Weight
No change
Periods
3-6 months
Sex drive
Increased sex drive

No effects

Better skin

Spots or acne

Tender breasts

No effects

Experience after taking

I’m glad I’ve stopped taking it as it wasn’t doing my sex life any favours overall. It was fine for me for the first few years but I guess everyone’s body changes as they mature, and this became unsuitable for me.

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