Ladiebug while I sympathize with your side effects from the mini pill it is not a good idea not to recommend something outright to every woman. Not everyone will experience those side effects and for some the mini pill works very well. I could not take the combined pill as it gave me severe digestive problems and mood swings, however with the mini pill I feel great. I am 45 and it also gives me relief from perimenopause symptoms. This is just my experience so it would be remiss to not recommend the combined pill to everyone now wouldn't it.