Does the combined pill cause sweating more than usual?
How our community feel they have been impacted by sweating more than usual on the combined pill
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
71%
A bit
12%
Quite a bit
8%
A lot
4%
A great deal
4%
Out of the 2409 reviews for the combined pill, 0 people (0%) reported sweating more than usual.
Reviewers that reported sweating more than usual as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 days ago
This definitely helped me with my PMS symptoms. No significant changes to my weight. I had more sensitive skin / allergic reactions during my time on it but not necessarily due to the pill. My mood was pretty similar to when I was off the pill.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 4 days ago
Initially when I started using microlite i didn't have any side effects and it regulated my previously irregular and long cycle. After about 8 months of use, I started having mental health symptoms and periods which lasted up to 3 weeks. I was v anxious and things which previously made me happy, seeing my friends, hobbies, sport etc didn't make me happy anymore. The doctor told me the dose of hormones was too weak to "override" my natural hormones and that that's why I was bleeding so much. She switched me to ovreena which was much better and all my symptoms subsided.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
I changed which pill I was using due to problems with mood, and honestly, I don't think much has changed. I take the pill for 3 months at a time and have a break—the periods are a lot more variable in terms of side effects (some are awful but some are more bearable), but are definitely heavier.
Top side effects not reported
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Combined pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
53% of the combined pill reviewers reported tender breasts
48% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
48% of the combined pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
44% of the combined pill reviewers reported period like cramps
39% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness