01/02/2020

Desogestrel

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 2/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

1 - 3 months

Had children

Height

5'4"/162.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

After taking the pill for a month I have bled consistently for 3 weeks, and felt incredibly anxious.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Dizziness

Migraines

Aura symptoms

High blood pressure

Back pain

Tender breasts

Enlarged breasts

Increased sweating

Nausea or vomiting

Vaginal discharge

Womb cramps

Vaginal dryness

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