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Rigevidon pill reviews

2.5

540 reviews

Rigevidon is one of the most commonly prescribed pills in the UK. It has been around and researched for years, and is often prescribed to women who are just starting to take the pill because it contains a standard dose of oestrogen, and a progestogen with a lower risk of blood clots than some other combined pills.

Daily

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

Increased

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rigevidon pill

Rigevidon pill benefits

Some of the benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this contraceptive

Acne or bad skin

Heavy periods

PMS and PMDD

PCOS symptoms

Period pain

Rigevidon pill ingredients

Main hormones in Rigevidon pill

Medium oestrogen

Androgenic progestogen

Rigevidon pill alternatives

Contraceptives that work in similar ways, or brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Stopped using

i was on this pill for maybe 2 years or less, awful. i’ve came off it about a week ago and i’ve started a new one called lizinna. my sex drive decreased a lot , i was always agitated about everything that much it started affecting my relationship. i gained weight which was shocking as i have a fast metabolism and used to be skinny. i became very lazy and just wanted to rot in bed all the time . everything just annoyed me and i had terrible mood swings not recommended

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Stopped using

Rigevidon impacted my moods so negatively - my anxiety and depression were at an all time high and I was prescribed medication for this. I gained a lot of weight and was also so prone to thrush.


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Used for 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Still using

I've been on Rigevidon for years now. It took some time at first for my body to adjust to the hormones – I felt some mood swings and whatnot – but after a few months, everything levelled out. Now, it's been a really convenient way to stay protected


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Used for 8+ yr
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Stopped using

As someone who experienced heavy and long periods, this pill helped to shorten the amount of days (from 7+ down to 5) and helped ensure regular periods to plan around. As I took this pill for 12+ years, I have recently decided to take a break


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Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Still using

Overall a very positive experience. My main issue is loss of sex drive but every time I’ve attempted to change, the others haven’t agreed with me and I’ve reverted back to Rigevidon.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Still using

Obviously, I can't speak for everyone but my experience on Rigevidon has been really positive. My periods became regular for the first time in several years due to sustained undereating. They also became lighter and more manageable. I can't speak on the impact of the pill on mood as I am on different medication that impacts it but I didn't notice any change personally.


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Stopped using

This didn't work for me, it really effected mood negatively, increased anxiety. It did improve my acne. I was also getting frequent cystitis, like once a month minimum when I was on this contraceptive.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Stopped using

Had noticeable effect on my mood, was just irritable and down all the time. Also made my skin oilier = more acne and lowered my libido.


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Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

  •  Still using

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

  •  Stopped using

Took a while to realise that these were side effects of the pill. Already have a history of depression and anxiety but around 3.5 months into taking this my mood plummeted, I started to have increasingly awful problems with vaginal dryness, thrush and vaginitis. In hindsight I was also having an awful lot of headaches and some migraines, which I haven’t had an issue with for years. 10 days after stopping, every single symptom has gone!


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