Marvelon pill and decreased sex drive
How our community feel marvelon pill has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
45%
Don't know
10%
Out of the 80 reviews for marvelon pill, 31 people (39%) 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 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 4th Aug 24
I went on the pill for acne and painful periods. My acne hasn't really gotten any better, if anything I've slightly noticed more cystic acne coming up. I feel nauseous quite frequently, no vomiting though. One thing I noticed is my anxiety is definitely higher since going on the pill. I also feel quite moody and sometimes emotional.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 20th Dec 22
This is my first experience on hormonal birth control. I was nervous to start because of potential mood swings and low libido. Thankfully I have not experienced dramatic changes in my mood and body. However, my mood has been neutral and at times almost numb. I have developed vaginal dryness and my libido has lowered significantly. This defeats the purpose of me being on birth control so I'm considering changing pill or to the copper coil. Everyone is different, but I have previously struggled with severe acne and painful periods. My skin was mostly clear and Marvelon has not exacerbated any breakouts. My periods have remained the same, perhaps shortening in length slightly. So far, it's been a mostly neutral experience but I want to update this review in a few month's time.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
2 comments
Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 16th Nov 21
It was convenient and pain-free, but after I stopped taking it, my partner and I both noticed that I felt less depressed and my libido increased. I am considering restarting the pill due to suspected endometriosis to help reduce pain, but I'm worried that I will feel more depressed if I do.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
2 helpful
0 comments
Marvelon pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
53% of marvelon pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
48% of marvelon pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
46% of marvelon pill reviewers reported period like cramps
43% of marvelon pill reviewers reported tender breasts
38% of marvelon pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness