Mini pill/contraception advice

[WilmaHun]

Has anyone gone from the normal combined pill to the mini pill and noticed any side effects?

I recently within the last couple of months changed and I've noticed since I've done so my skin is so bad. I normally have quite clear skin but I seem to be getting quite a few spots now. Did anyone else experience this? Did it stop eventually? I feel awful

I'm also getting quite a bit of spotting, which the nurse did warn me about but she said it doesn't happen to everyone.

Did you find you preferred the mini pill to the combined? My reason for changing was the combined was really affecting my moods, I was having my pill free week then I'd go back onto the pill and my mood would take a total dive. The nurse suggested the mini pill might help ease any low moods I'm having...

 

[cococookie]

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

 

[Nijinsky_92]

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

 

[Blonde_moment]

I took the mini pill for 15 years and loved it. I tried loads of combined pills before it, but had horrid side effects with them. The mini pill that suited me was called Noriday, which contains norithesterone. It didn’t give me any side effects at all. Unlike the combined pill, it doesn’t stop you ovulating (it works by thickening your cervical mucous and thinning the womb lining), so you still get to benefit from your own hormones, rather than having your hormones shut down like with the combined pill (which can lead to things like low mood and no sex drive, as other posters have mentioned). I had normal, clockwork periods with Noriday, but they were light and pretty pain free. Newer mini pills like cerazette, however, can suppress ovulation and stop periods. I tried that and didn’t get on with it. Interestingly, I’ve read online that many women don’t tolerate older progestogens like norithesterone very well, but it shows how different we all are, because it was the only synthetic hormone that suited me.

 

[AnnRKey]

For what it's worth I have been on the contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) for over 7 years now and it was the best move ever. No periods. No PMT. Only get the occasional thigh/back ache like I used to get a few days before my period. Best part about it is I don't want to kill myself or anyone else for one week out of every month anymore!

 

[cora]

I came off the combined pill and have been off it for about a year and a half
Last week I started it again as I can’t cope with not knowing when my period is coming and sometimes the cramps are horrific and I can’t deal with it anymore

but since starting the pill again my mood has completely dropped and my sex drive (sorry for tmi) is basically non existent. These are the reasons I went off the pill in the first place.

would the mini pill help with moods/libido? I’m scared to try another pill lol

 

[Blahblahahaaa77]

So glad I found this thread! How is everyone getting on? I started Desogestrel yesterday and I’m really scared . I know it’s only been 2 days but strangely I’ve woken up with very non-greasy hair, is this normal? I usually have to wash my hair every day and today it’s as fresh as a daisy… not the worst side effect to have I guess but very worried about weight gain as I’m on a bit of a fitness regime at the mo!

 

[WilmaHun]

So glad I found this thread! How is everyone getting on? I started Desogestrel yesterday and I’m really scared . I know it’s only been 2 days but strangely I’ve woken up with very non-greasy hair, is this normal? I usually have to wash my hair every day and today it’s as fresh as a daisy… not the worst side effect to have I guess but very worried about weight gain as I’m on a bit of a fitness regime at the mo!

I've been on it for a while now and it's great! I had a bit of spotting for the first few weeks but haven't had any periods since starting which is great My moods are 100% better which is the main reason I switched to this pill, I no longer have weeks where I just feel angry and want to cry. The only thing I do notice is around the time I would normally be on my period I do get a few spots and my skin isn't great, but it's nothing major and I'd rather that than have really low moods all the time! I didn't notice any change to my hair, and I also haven't noticed any weight gain personally.

 

[ElectricDreams]

So glad I found this thread! How is everyone getting on? I started Desogestrel yesterday and I’m really scared . I know it’s only been 2 days but strangely I’ve woken up with very non-greasy hair, is this normal? I usually have to wash my hair every day and today it’s as fresh as a daisy… not the worst side effect to have I guess but very worried about weight gain as I’m on a bit of a fitness regime at the mo!

I have been taking desogestrel for 5 years and haven't had any major problems with it. I have gained a tiny amount of weight despite going to the gym several times a week but it's hard to say whether this is because of the pill or because of lifestyle because it has happened very gradually. Best thing is I haven't had a proper period in all that time so it's a small price to pay in my opinion!