Dianette pill and decreased sex drive

How our community feel dianette pill has affected their sex drive

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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49%

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20%

Out of the 45 reviews for dianette pill, 13 people (29%) 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 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

I have been put on Dianette to assist with hirsutism, endometriosis and acne. It has helped with acne. I unfortunately have seen no change in endometriosis symptoms or hirsutism. I have experienced a massive increase in weight, particularly face, arms, stomach which has really impacted my confidence.

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  13th Apr 25

I started taking Dianette as my first ever contraception pill. It is a combined pill which gives me migraines for a period of time. I was told to stop using it immediately as it put me at an increased risk of having blood clots and stroke. Now I am left not knowing what to do. Overall it did not give me any other side effect and I see a big difference on my skin. It is just me having a reaction to estrogen-related pills.


Improved skin

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  19th Aug 24

I started taking Dianette a year ago when I had the copper coil removed. I had tried other pills in the past and suffered with acne because of them, so I was recommended this pill because of its skin-clearing properties. My skin has been amazing on this pill, I don’t get any spots at all. My mood for the majority of the year has been okay, maybe a bit more flat than normal but no wild mood swings. However last month I didn’t take a break between two packets of the pill because I was going on holiday and didn’t want my period. Since then, my mood swings have been really bad, I’ve been emotional and angry. I wouldn’t recommend doing that if you don’t have to, always take the week’s break! My boobs are definitely more tender, and have grown a bit, and I’ve put on a little bit of weight in general. I definitely have an increased appetite and lower sex drive.


Very negative mood

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Dianette pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

58% of dianette pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

44% of dianette pill reviewers reported tender breasts

31% of dianette pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

27% of dianette pill reviewers reported headaches

24% of dianette pill reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible dianette pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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