23/11/2020

Cerelle

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

5 - 8 years

Had children

Height

5'3"/160cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I’ve been taking Cerelle for 7 or 8 years and they basically stopped my periods. I get some cramping and bloating occasionally and I probably have a very small brown bleed about once a year that doesn’t even last a full day. They’re very easy to take, I’ve only ever missed a couple of pills and for me personally, the side effects haven’t been that bad. Spots and acne are my worst side effect. I’m coming off the pill in December 2020 so it will be interesting to see how long it takes for the side effects to go away and my periods to come back.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

No change

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

I don’t know / can’t tell

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Headaches

Spots or acne

Tender breasts

Back pain

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

Enlarged breasts

Increased sweating

Vaginal discharge

Womb cramps

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