11/05/2020

Desogestrel

Progesterone only / Mini pill

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About the reviewer

Age

41-45

Time used

3 - 6 months

Had children

Yes

Height

5'/152.5cm

Weight

85kg - 90kg / 13st 5lb - 14st 2lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

Bled every day a week after using this pill. No pattern from spotting to bleeding within the space of 2 mins. I took the pill as recommended every day at the same time set by an alarm. I kept persevering but nothing changed ever. So I had enough an stopped. I’ve only just stopped and I hope to get my wedding rings back on as I’ve certainly gained fluid and became more puffy. I got leg cramps alot on this and finally my hair was always greasy nothing stopped it. So I hope now that can get back to normal too.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

I can't tell

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Spotting / light bleeding between periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Headaches

Aura symptoms

Enlarged breasts

Increased sweating

Nausea or vomiting

Spots or acne

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Vaginal dryness

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

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