Brevinor pill and decreased sex drive

How our community feel brevinor pill has affected their sex drive

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Decreased sex drive

37%

No change

32%

Don't know

18%

Out of the 38 reviews for brevinor pill, 14 people (37%) reported decreased sex drive.

Reviewers that reported decreased sex drive as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4 days ago

I went on it for PMDD symptoms, and they completely went away! Also made me gain a cup size which I liked. First year I loved it, but after taking it long term with no breaks it kinda tanked my libido :/ overall though, pretty positive experience for birth control

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Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Dec 24

I’ve been on a couple of pills in the past which have been fine other than the odd side effect. But I’ve changed over due to those small side effects getting worse such as the main one being water retention in the arms. Brevinor, this is by far the worst pill I’ve tried. The first 3 days were terrible. I felt faint, tired & dizzy. My boobs were so sore for the first 21 days when I was taking this pill. Swollen and sore, even putting my bra on. I have gone back to my GP and they have prescribed rigevidon….judging by the reviews on here I will not be taking it or any other pills. I will be starting to track my cycle naturally in the new year whilst using barrier methods such as condoms.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Jun 23

Awful experience. Very short or no periods some months. Had period build up for a week, feeling like I would have a period for another week then nothing or 1-2 days of a period. Was worrying when combined with breast soreness and huge food cravings. Low mood and feeling an uncontrollable rage at other times. No feeling down below and no sex drive/feelings of attraction. Struggled to have an orgasm when on the pill leaving me feeling frustrated and not relaxed. The lack of period also felt like I was storing hormones/anger with no release. I used to feel normal at the end of my break but as soon as I started taking it again, I felt crap/angry etc.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

1 comments

Brevinor pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

71% of brevinor pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

61% of brevinor pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

61% of brevinor pill reviewers reported tender breasts

55% of brevinor pill reviewers reported period like cramps

37% of brevinor pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible brevinor pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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