04/11/2019

Cerelle

Progesterone only / Mini pill

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About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

3 - 6 months

Had children

Height

5'9"/175cm

Weight

55kg - 60kg / 8st 9lb - 9st 6lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

I had blood clots and was on my period constantly. I felt unable to go out for long periods of time as my period would be so heavy I’d feel weak. I felt low constantly, had no self esteem and just generally awful.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

Heavier periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Dizziness

Nausea or vomiting

Tender breasts

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Vaginal dryness

Impact after using

Mood

Somewhat positively

Weight

No change

Periods

2 months

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

No effects

Spots or acne

Nausea or vomiting

Vaginal discharge

Experience after taking

Moved back to the combined pill and found it suited me a lot better

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Cerelle

Progesterone only / Mini pill

About the reviewer

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Impact whilst taking

Side effects whilst taking

Impact after using

Experience after taking

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