26/06/2019

Cerelle

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

3 - 5 years

Had children

Height

5'10"/177.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I was put on this pill at 18 due to a family history of cancer stopping me from using the combined pill. I experienced continual bleeding for the first 3 months, which settled down after this. Initially, my periods stopped, but more recently they have returned and become very irregular, with months passing between periods. On top of this, each period lasts for a very long time, with the average period being 2.5 weeks or so. I already experienced back pain, migraines and headaches, so although I still experience these on the pill, I cannot be sure of how related they are. Overall, this pill does the job, and I like that it has to be taken everyday with no breaks, this works well for me.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

I can't tell

Weight

No change

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Migraines

Dizziness

Aura symptoms

Back pain

Spots or acne

Better skin

Tender breasts

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

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