31/07/2020

Desogestrel

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 2/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

1 - 3 months

Had children

Height

5'1"/155cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I started taking this pill mainly to prevent endometrosis from returning as I had this which was stage 4 severe. The option was to put me on the mini pill to stop my periods. Since taking this Ive had pain in my right lower quadrant about an hour after taking. This would go on into the night. It disturbs my sleep pattern and It radiates into my back the pain. I noticed too I was spotting a lot too. Overall i just dont think this pill agrees with my body.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Spotting / light bleeding between periods

Sex drive

I don’t know / can’t tell

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Better skin

Nausea or vomiting

Back pain

Spots or acne

Womb cramps

Pelvic infection

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

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Side effects whilst taking

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