Desogestrel pill and increased sex drive
How our community feel desogestrel pill has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
29%
Don't know
11%
Out of the 363 reviews for desogestrel pill, 23 people (6%) 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
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 12th Jun 24
I have endometriosis and this is the only pill I’ve tried that has stopped my daily pain. After a couple of failed attempts at a coil fitting my doctor suggested the progesterone only pill and I wish I had started taking it years ago! It’s increased my sex drive, dramatically reduced my endometriosis pain, had a positive impact on my mood and hasn’t caused weight gain or acne. The two main side effects I’ve had are occasional spotting and nausea, I’m still only on my 2nd month of the pill so hoping these settle down soon.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Jan 24
The first three months were very positive, however, since then I have gained weight, become extremely emotional and my anxiety and mood changes increased. I had a heavy period every two weeks and spotting in between. I am now changing pills as advice from a doctor
Very negative mood
2 more effects
2 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
17 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 31st Oct 23
kept periods at a normal level, just sometimes more frequently. extremely helped cramps, as i suffered very badly with them before. increased sex drive, and has not had much of an effect on my mood. i do have acne but i had acne before, and i can sometimes get rid of it.
Somewhat positive mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Desogestrel pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
54% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported tender breasts
45% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported period like cramps
43% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
42% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
38% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness