Mini pill/contraception advice

[Bubble And Squeak]

Yes a month ago I went from milinet to cerelle and I’m pleasantly surprised however not sure if it’s to early to tell of any side affects . I was so scared as had been on the combined for 8 years but I had one normal period a week after I went started taking it and nothing else since. I’m not prone to spots/acne so hoping that doesn’t change and I can mange my weight fairly easily so hoping that doesn’t change either

 

[judgejohndeed]

I went from the combined to the mini and for a little while I had spots and spotting yeah. It cleared up after a while though and for me the improvement in my mood was huge so I persevered. On the whole I don’t have periods now either, none at all for the first 18 months or so, this year I’ve started to have some very light period type incidents but nothing to really complain about. I think some side effects are to be expected to be honest in the same way that if you came off the combined pill entirely you’d almost certainly get spots etc. I think they advise about 12 weeks to let a pill settle before you try another. Which one are you on? I went from Yasmin to Cerelle and I’ve been happy with it

 

[judgejohndeed]

Oh that's good to hear it did settle, I was getting worried thinking I was destined to be spotty from now on haha!

I've gone from rigevidon to desogestrel!

I'm glad to hear it's helped your mood. I've been really struggling with my mood, so much so at points I've been so angry I've felt like I didn't even recognise myself! So if it can help improve my mood I'll be really grateful

You could try another mini pill if it doesn't settle. I had Cerazette ages ago and that made me really spotty and greasy haired which didn't go away even after 3 months, so I caved and went back on the combined pill haha. But yeah my mood was terrible on the combined pill, I found it made me really depressed and swapping has really helped. It's also a lot safer and you don't need to be weighed etc every time you want another prescription so it's more convenient too!

 

[justheretoread99]

I went from combined to mini.

with the combined (during the 7 day break) I would be so ill. I’d have horrendously heavy periods, severe vomiting and pain.

So I was prescribed the mini pill and to take it continuously without a break. Resulting in no period or pain.

When I first starting taking the mini I put a bit of weight on and got awful acne. GP gave me zineryt lotion for my spots and it calmed down and I now have to watch what I eat to keep my weight stable.

But having no periods outway all the negatives.

I had low moods with the combined and still have low moods with the mini. Sadly it’s mostly trial and error with these things and seeing what suits your body.

 

[ElectricDreams]

I've been on cerezette for about 5 years. I haven't had a period in all that time, I'd got light spotting about every 6 months (though in the last 6-9 that I've had a couple of episodes of spotting accompanied with PMT type symptoms that have lasted a few days. I have gained a few pounds which I'm finding hard to shift but have otherwise had no issues with it. I've never tried anything else though so nothing to compare it to.

 

[Raquel190988]

I too went from Rigevidon to Desogestrel. The reason i switched from the combined to mini pill was partially due to migraines but also due to my horrific mood, I was getting mood swings and extreme sensitivity up to a week before and a week after each period! When i first started the mini pill I had a lot of spotting, it lasted daily for up to two weeks but then I would have two-ish weeks of no blood, then blood again for a while but the blood has barely been enough for a small pad, I was able to get away with panty liners for most of it. My skin has been fairly spotty though but it comes and goes in breakouts, I have bought a new face wash (the seaweed one from the body shop) & a facial sponge/buffer to use daily and a face mask for occasional use and it has helped with my skin! In regards to my mood it took a few weeks/months for me to settle and I do still get the occasional hot hotheadedness but it is nowhere near what it was when I was on the combined pill, I feel a lot more like myself again.

I really hope it works for you!

 

[WilmaHun]

I went from the combined to the mini and for a little while I had spots and spotting yeah. It cleared up after a while though and for me the improvement in my mood was huge so I persevered. On the whole I don’t have periods now either, none at all for the first 18 months or so, this year I’ve started to have some very light period type incidents but nothing to really complain about. I think some side effects are to be expected to be honest in the same way that if you came off the combined pill entirely you’d almost certainly get spots etc. I think they advise about 12 weeks to let a pill settle before you try another. Which one are you on? I went from Yasmin to Cerelle and I’ve been happy with it

Oh that's good to hear it did settle, I was getting worried thinking I was destined to be spotty from now on haha!

I've gone from rigevidon to desogestrel!

I'm glad to hear it's helped your mood. I've been really struggling with my mood, so much so at points I've been so angry I've felt like I didn't even recognise myself! So if it can help improve my mood I'll be really grateful

 

[Begborrowsteal]

I went from Yasmin to Desogestrel. I loved Yasmin, helped my PMS so much and cleared my skin up. Its only been 2 weeks but on Deso, my hair and skin is SO oily!!! I hate it. Ive had some spotting as well

 

[Nijinsky_92]

Which pill are you on? I’ve recently come off and have had no side effects tbh, a couple of spots around my period but no acne, and my cycle is back to normal already. I feel tonnes better mentally and just wish I’d done it sooner tbh

I'm currently on marvelon, have been on this one for a few years. They all seem to start off ok, then the side effects begin creeping in and it's gotten to the point now where I can't cope lol mood is terrible, period's are actually worse now than they've ever been in terms of pain/bloating etc.
My worry mainly I suppose is bad acne as my skin would be prone to breakouts anyway. Although I'm hoping this could be from taking the pill and that it would maybe settle once I'm on a break?!
I'm currently on my 7 day break so thought now would be the best time to stop.
Haha sorry for the rant!!
When did you notice a change in mood after coming off?

 

[WilmaHun]

Random question but has anyone had an increased appetite while on the mini pill? I’ve been on Desogestrel for just over a month now and can’t help but notice I feel hungry a lot more! I already feel like I’ve gained a bit of weight

it’s frustrating because I’ve tried pretty much everything else over the years so was hoping this would work well for me

I have come off it now but I was exactly the same when I was on that pill!

 

[Nijinsky_92]

Ah okay I’ve not tried that one (but have had most of the others!) I know exactly what you mean about the side effect creep, I thought my latest pill hadn’t affected me for ages. It took about a week but I feel so much better I can’t even tell you, I had a really low mood and was struggling to get out of bed, and it made my anxiety worse. I was also really tearful and cried a few times a week at least. Within a week I had no low mood at all anymore and I haven’t cried in about 6 weeks! Coming off on the 7 day break definitely makes most sense

I suppose you just don't even think on blaming the pill especially if its been changed to a 'better' one according to your GP! Scary how much it does impact on your daily living tho isn't it? I'm excited to see who I am without it tbh.
Haha don't even the crying all the time is the worst isn't it? So glad you've found it beneficial and pretty straight forward tho!
Thanks for your help, I'll check in over the next while with an update

 

[judgejohndeed]

I've come off it since my last post. My periods came back in the end and went berserk, I couldn't deal with it.

 

[Itsmedoctortea]

Hi I've just had my pill check today and doctor quite abruptly took me off combined pill and immediately onto cerelle progestogen-only pill, the joys of being over 35 and at more risk of blood clots. Reading through the leaflet im really not looking forward to being on it, spots, irregular periods, spotting, weight gain

 

[judgejohndeed]

I'm currently on marvelon, have been on this one for a few years. They all seem to start off ok, then the side effects begin creeping in and it's gotten to the point now where I can't cope lol mood is terrible, period's are actually worse now than they've ever been in terms of pain/bloating etc.
My worry mainly I suppose is bad acne as my skin would be prone to breakouts anyway. Although I'm hoping this could be from taking the pill and that it would maybe settle once I'm on a break?!
I'm currently on my 7 day break so thought now would be the best time to stop.
Haha sorry for the rant!!
When did you notice a change in mood after coming off?

Ah okay I’ve not tried that one (but have had most of the others!) I know exactly what you mean about the side effect creep, I thought my latest pill hadn’t affected me for ages. It took about a week but I feel so much better I can’t even tell you, I had a really low mood and was struggling to get out of bed, and it made my anxiety worse. I was also really tearful and cried a few times a week at least. Within a week I had no low mood at all anymore and I haven’t cried in about 6 weeks! Coming off on the 7 day break definitely makes most sense

 

[Blahblahahaaa77]

Ah thanks girls! I know it’s only day 3 but I feel surprisingly okay … when I was on the combined pill I think I was ready to jump in front of a train at this stage!

 

[judgejohndeed]

Sorry for jumping on but was wondering if anyone had any advice/tips for managing side effects when coming off the pill.
I've tried just about every pill and the implant and unfortunately it seems that none of them agree with me.
The side effects I've had recently on the combined pill have been becoming more and more difficult to the point where I think taking a full break for a while would be beneficial.
Dreading the acne and other possible issue's are incoming tho

Which pill are you on? I’ve recently come off and have had no side effects tbh, a couple of spots around my period but no acne, and my cycle is back to normal already. I feel tonnes better mentally and just wish I’d done it sooner tbh

 

[WilmaHun]

I was exactly the same on the combined pill! It was awful! Fingers crossed this one suits you better

 

[Bubble And Squeak]

I'm the same as you, I went from the combined pill for 10 years to taking the mini pill. I also got a period after a week and (fingers crossed) that will be the last one!

I'm worried about weight gain on this pill so I'm making a point to watch what I eat

It has been a month and a half since I posted that and fingers crossed still no period or any other side affects! Hopefully it works for you as well

 

[grannypants]

Yes a month ago I went from milinet to cerelle and I’m pleasantly surprised however not sure if it’s to early to tell of any side affects . I was so scared as had been on the combined for 8 years but I had one normal period a week after I went started taking it and nothing else since. I’m not prone to spots/acne so hoping that doesn’t change and I can mange my weight fairly easily so hoping that doesn’t change either

I'm the same as you, I went from the combined pill for 10 years to taking the mini pill. I also got a period after a week and (fingers crossed) that will be the last one!

I'm worried about weight gain on this pill so I'm making a point to watch what I eat

 

[cococookie]

I have come off it now but I was exactly the same when I was on that pill!

ah no, It’s actually horrible how hungry I feel all the time. I don’t think hormonal contraception agrees with me at all, I always get the side effects that never settle. I’ve tried quite a lot of them now