11/10/2019

Desogestrel

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

31-35

Time used

3 - 6 months

Had children

Yes

Height

5'4"/162.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

Bled constantly for 3months apart from maybe 5 days. Coming off this pill I’m afraid. It’s worked as a contraceptive but my moods have also been very low and I’ve felt very angry.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

No change

Periods

Spotting / light bleeding between periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Enlarged breasts

Latex allergy

Back pain

Tender breasts

Womb cramps

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