18/05/2020

Desogestrel

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 1/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

1 - 3 months

Had children

Height

5'11"/180cm

Weight

75kg - 80kg / 11st 11lb - 12st 8lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

Breaking out all over my face and neck, irrational mood swings, sleepless nights and waking up in a sweat when I do sleep. On the plus side, it stopped my periods and that’s the only positive I can find.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

No change

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Spots or acne

Increased sweating

Back pain

Vaginal dryness

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