25/06/2019

Cerelle

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 2/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'6"/167.5cm

Weight

65kg - 70kg / 10st 3lb - 11st 0lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

At first cerelle was a positive as I no longer had periods. But I had stomachs cramps for a year, increased weight, roughly 1 stone and my skin got worse. I have now switched to the implant, which hopefully will be better.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Aura symptoms

Enlarged breasts

Spots or acne

Dark body hair

High blood pressure

Tender breasts

Vaginal dryness

Thrush

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Pelvic infection

Cystitus

Impact after using

Mood

N/A

Weight

N/A

Periods

N/A

Sex drive

N/A

No effects

Experience after taking

N/A

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Cerelle

Progesterone only / Mini pill

About the reviewer

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Side effects whilst taking

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