Combined pill and increased sex drive
How our community feel the combined pill has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
32%
Don't know
16%
Out of the 2549 reviews for the combined pill, 170 people (7%) reported increased sex drive.
Reviewers that reported increased sex drive as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
Went on this pill to try and ease my intense cramps, but it made my periods much much heavier and I’m not sure its worth it.
Worse skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Jan 25
Was an okay pill, had been taking for around a year if not longer but I got pregnant on this pill so am now changing pill type/brand
Somewhat positive mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 22nd Jan 25
It made my skin so bad i had painful cystic acne and minor mood swings but boobs were huge
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Combined pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
53% of the combined pill reviewers reported tender breasts
48% of the combined pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
47% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
44% of the combined pill reviewers reported period like cramps
39% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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What The Lowdown's Doctors say
Research has shown that using contraception can reduce the stress of unplanned pregnancy during sex therefore increasing sex drive.
Dr Fran, The Lowdown GP