20/04/2020

Desogestrel

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

31-35

Time used

3 - 6 months

Had children

Height

5'5"/165cm

Weight

70kg - 75kg / 11st 0lb - 11st 11lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

Went on it to help with my pms, been on combination pill for most of my adult life, helped with the back pains and Cramps but my skin is worse, getting more hair and eat like nobody’s business

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Aura symptoms

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

Spots or acne

Increased sweating

Cystitus

Vaginal dryness

Pelvic infection

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

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