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Cerazette problems

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doodlejump1980 · 04/06/2020 08:26

To ask... Anyone else having problems with Cerazette? I was on it previously, but came off it because it was making me super dizzy. Went back on it as my post pregnancy periods were horrendous, only to have, pretty much, a constant period for months now. It has never settled. Anyone else? Have they changed it recently? It used to be so good- (apart from the dizziness).

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TheFencePainter · 04/06/2020 09:26

Have you started it as said in the leaflet?

I am on it and have no issues, but that doesn't mean it's right for everyone. Maybe let your doctor know and see if you can get different pill. Good luck

sammylady37 · 04/06/2020 09:57

I was on it briefly and it turned me from a mild-mannered, peaceable, easy-going individual into an irritable, tearful, cranky bitch. It was awful.

InDubiousBattle · 04/06/2020 10:01

I took it after my second dc. I stopped after the 34th continuous day of heavy bleeding.

myohmywhatawonderfulday · 04/06/2020 10:03

Yes a similar thing..I was on cerezette and it was working well but in lockdown I got the same type but a different brand. Since then I have days (not weeks) between periods but I have also lost a lot of weight eating very low carb so I don't know if that is affecting it - I have a hunch it is.

Pinkblueberry · 04/06/2020 10:05

I took it after having DS because I was breastfeeding and couldn’t take mycrogynon which I was on before and had no issues with. I took cerazette for about 5 days and gave up - it made me so nauseous it was like having morning sickness all over again.

EagerBeaverWins · 04/06/2020 10:06

I stopped taking it after 6 weeks of continuous bleeding.

Catscakeandchocolate · 04/06/2020 10:16

I had issues with it. I bled constantly, gained weight and landed up with facial cysts. I came off it and it took about 2 months to return to normal. Never again. Other friends have had issues too.

Sparklyring · 04/06/2020 10:23

I"ve taken it for years without any issues. They attempted to swap me to Cerelle saying that it was the same but I bled continuously and was so bloated I couldn't get my jeans on. If pointed out that if they're the same then why is cerezette way way more expensive?!

EatDessertFirst · 04/06/2020 10:26

Cerazette turned me into a sweaty, spotty monster. Spent half the time crying over nothing and the other half boiling with rage. I was on it for two months. Never again!

hermionegrange · 04/06/2020 10:43

I had Cerazette after my first DS when I was breastfeeding, and it turned me into an angry monster. I've never had anger issues in my life, and it was such a terrible experience. When I realised it might be linked to cerazette I stopped taking it immediately.

I have recently had DS2 and only this morning had a phone call with the doctor about contraception and she told me Cerazette is the only one I can have when I'm breastfeeding SadSadSad

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doodlejump1980 · 04/06/2020 12:15

Glad I’m not alone! I’m waiting for a call-back from the doc. Thinking of coming off it all together. Roll on the menopause!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

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BeforeIPutOnMyMakeup · 04/06/2020 12:26

My hair fell out on it and it didn't make my periods any lighter.

For what I remember on the leaflet, the bleeding you are experiencing is one of the side effects.

inappropriateraspberry · 04/06/2020 12:31

Oh god! I have all sorts of issues with cerazette, cerelle etc. Once I start bleeding it doesn't seem to stop. I recently stopped taking cereals after 3 weeks of bleeding. They have now sent out cerazette so have started afresh and will see what happens. I also seem to have problems if I miss just 1 pill, it kicks off bleeding, even if I take it later in the day, and carry on taking the rest.
I had no problems when I took it after my 1st child, but since my 2nd, it just doesn't seem to sit well, so this is the last attempt!

inappropriateraspberry · 04/06/2020 12:32

After my 1st, I had no periods at all whilst taking it, but not so lucky this time 🙄

DisneyMillie · 04/06/2020 12:35

First time I was on it no problems. Second time - constant bleeding / spotting and mood swings. Doctor wouldn’t believe it was due to the pill so I underwent a whole load of invasive tests which found nothing. Strangely bleeding stopped as soon as I stopped taking it.

Got dh to have a vasectomy instead - much easier all round!

inappropriateraspberry · 04/06/2020 12:36

Disney I think this may be our next step - husband has already suggested it!

MadamFlutterby · 04/06/2020 12:39

I was on it briefly and the two side effects o experienced was extremely heavy body odour which no deodorant would help and also constant bleeding.

Ali2020 · 04/06/2020 12:47

I loved that it stopped my periods but I was totally filled with awful rage all the time on it so I had to stop taking it, which made me sad.

UnconsideredTrifles · 04/06/2020 12:47

I had constant light bleeding for the three months I was on it. Swapped to microgynon and the problem stopped straight away. The doctor was great about changing it.

bluetongue · 04/06/2020 12:54

I tried it as I can’t take the combined pill due to migraines and also because it could mean no or very light periods (if only). More than 6 weeks later I gave up as I was almost constantly bleeding. Not heavy but enough for me to be beyond over it.

GP asked why I didn’t persist but it seemed pretty clear to me at that stage that I wouldn’t be one of the ‘lucky ones’ when it came to this pill.

doubleshotespresso · 04/06/2020 13:11

No issues aside from the fact I got pregnant with DC (now 6) whilst taking these as instructed religiously .

Would not change this fir the world but other threads on here price this to be a big possibility with Cerazette!

Another123 · 04/06/2020 13:18

I had depression, anxiety and rage whilst using it.

Also completely lost interest in having a relationship, so it did work well as a contraceptive!

Sugarhouse · 04/06/2020 13:59

It is the best contraception I’ve ever been on personally and iv tried a lot. Most things make me bleed continuously. I was put on cerazette after my first baby and it was great then unexpectedly switched to cerelle which was awful. After my second baby I said I only wanted cerazette and it’s been great again so far I’m hoping it continues to be. It’s so strange how these things can affect people so differently. I really hope you find something that suits you it’s such a pain isn’t it iv suffered for years because of different contraception.

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 04/06/2020 14:10

I had horrendous problems with Cerezette to the point were I went to my GP after 3 months to ask to come off. My problem was constant breakthrough bleeding. She persuaded me to stick it out for another 3. Literally in month 6, it all stopped overnight. Very weird and even though I have no problems now, its a drawn out process and I wouldn't recommend.

Sindragosan · 04/06/2020 14:43

I had a great time with cerazette - no bleeding at all, no other issues. Implant - supposedly lower dose of the same drug, massive mood swings, constant bleeding, nightmare. Vasectomy is the way forward once you get to a certain age, better for everyone.