25/06/2019

Cerazette

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

3 - 5 years

Had children

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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Cerazette

Progesterone only / Mini pill

About the reviewer

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Impact whilst taking

Side effects whilst taking

Impact after using

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