04/02/2020

Norgeston

Progesterone only / Mini pill

 5/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

3 - 6 months

Had children

Height

5'6"/167.5cm

Weight

95kg - 100kg / 14st 13lb - 15st 10lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

The only contraception that hasn’t given me horrible side effects, definitely worse acne but it was bad before anyway. No weight gain or mood change. Making sure you take it in the same time period every day can be stressful in the beginning but you get used to it.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat positively

Weight

No change

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Spots or acne

Dark body hair

Increased sweating

No effects

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