04/02/2020

Desogestrel

Progesterone only / Mini pill

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About the reviewer

Age

Over 45

Time used

6 - 12 months

Had children

Yes

Height

5'4"/162.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

This contraception gave me depression, anxiety and panic attacks. The doctor did not warn me about potential side effects. I felt out of control with fear and severe mood swings. This medication destroyed my life.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

I lost weight

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Increased sweating

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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Desogestrel

Progesterone only / Mini pill

About the reviewer

Experience

Impact whilst taking

Side effects whilst taking

Impact after using

Experience after taking

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