22/09/2019

Desogestrel

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 2/5

About the reviewer

Age

Under 18

Time used

1 - 3 months

Had children

Height

5'6"/167.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

When I first started taking it, I thought it was really good. My periods had almost stopped and my skin was only slightly oilier. However, after about a month I started to have severe mood swings, and increased anxiety.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

No change

Periods

Lighter periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Nausea or vomiting

Spots or acne

Tender breasts

No effects

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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Desogestrel

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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