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I’ve been on Cerelle for just over a year and I’ve noticed that my vagina has become quite dry within that time. I’ve also had 4 instances of ‘UTI’s since last September, where I’ve had feelings of burning, irritation and frequency even though every single urine test has been negative for bacterial growth. And usually those symptoms then ease up for a few months without antibiotics.

I’m just seeing if anyone else has experienced something similar on Cerelle or another progesterone only pill.

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I’m trying to decide between norethindrone 0.35 mg and Opill (norgestrel 0.075 mg) and would love to hear your experiences with either one!
I’ve tried Slynd in the past, but didn’t like it because I experienced hot flashes on the inactive pill days. I’d also prefer to avoid combination pills because of the potential risks and because they tend to make me nauseous.

If you’ve tried either norethindrone or Opill, how did you like it? If you’ve tried both, which one did you prefer and why? I’m especially interested in experiences with side effects, mood, hair shedding, and bleeding patterns.

Im struggling to find something that works for me that doesn’t have side effects that stress me out. I also got natural cycles but from reviews some of the green/red days can be inaccurate.

Thanks! 😊

I went to the pharmacy to get plan B and they were out. Pharmacist was instructing me to go to another pharmacy, and asked when my last period was. I answered that I was currently on my period, and he said "oh you don't need it then". Which didn't make sense to me because I thought it wasn't impossible to get pregnant on your period and I just wanted to take it incase. Should I still take it?

Hey!

I know you all probably have seen many posts like these but please bear with me.

I took I pill on 21st September (so about 2 weeks ago), and at that time I didn't feel any type of discomfort. Not even cramps.

My periods were supposed to start on 1st October and I have been experiencing cramps and pain in my back ( usual period symptoms) for one week. Still ko signs of periods. Is this because of the pill?

Also I didn't get my periods last month too. But I took 4 pregnancy tests and all were negative. So I am not pregnant.

Just wanted to ask if the cramps and all are common after taking I pill. Particularly after 2 weeks.

I wanted to post this incase it helps anybody else that feels like they’re going mad. This is my story.

In June 2025 I had the Mirena placed. Every month for 3 months around my period I experienced dyspepsia/gastritis symptoms, heartburn, bloating, trapped gas, burning, cramps, Diarheoa/constipation. I was repeatedly told this cannot be the IUD’s fault so I persisted with it. Then the acne came. This was unfortunately just the beginning of almost a year of my life robbed from me. I began to experience intense anxiety, hypervigilence, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, insomnia, weight gain, lack of sex drive & anhedonia. Even my kids shouting “muuum” would produce adrenaline and catastrophising. My own mental health team even pointed out this is really not like me!

In May 2026 I switched to Kyleena. My first period on Kyleena produced adrenaline dumps, impending doom, agoraphobia, suicidal ideation, depression, insomnia, retching from the anxiety and so so much more. I had to rely on diazepam and zopiclone to even function. I still didn’t believe an IUD was causing this.

On my second cycle on Kyleena, I was on holiday and in pain and I decided screw this I’m getting it out on a complete whim. I’m now 2 months out from this and my life has changed dramatically. I have been experiencing the crash but I’m still ME. A few weeks ago I had this profound at peace feeling (corny I know) and I’ve been even better since. My first period still produced a single adrenaline dump & mood changes, nothing on the level that the IUD’s did - BUT IT WAS HARD!! My cycles aren’t regular yet, I spent ages zoned out and fatigued, anxious around ovulation & an emotional mess on my first period. This cycle it seems to be easing a bit. Please any woman out there with similar symptoms on the coil, it’s NOT YOU. Do not let them gaslight you into “it’s only local”. Only local my arse!!!! I wanted to be admitted into the psych hospital numerous times. I lost myself.

Anyway I hope this helps at least one person.