Microgynon 30 pill and decreased sex drive
How our community feel microgynon 30 pill has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
30%
Don't know
21%
Out of the 323 reviews for microgynon 30 pill, 142 people (44%) 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 12 - 18 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
I only stopped this method because I started getting migraines with aura, if this didnt happen I would've happily continued taking this method of birth control. when I did have breaks from it the 'periods' were light and minimal cramping, which was much better than what I had before. If I chose to have no breaks I had no periods or bleeding at all. there was a decrease in my libido which only really affected my initiation, as I wouldn't initiate sex myself but would still engage in it happily if my boyfriend initiated. however this was something we both noticed, I also stopped being as horny as I used to be so, which I didn't massively mind but it was definitely a change. this method did make me notice my migraine a lot more which is what led me to changing it however I did have these migraines previously. I did experience weight gain however I dont have the best diet so could be completely unrelated.
Improved skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
I was having very irregular, heavy, long periods to the point I became aneamic. This really helped bring it under control, it was great at first. With time I noticed I didn’t feel like myself, I couldn’t experience happiness like normal, I had put on weight, I was getting gut issues like reflux and sensitivity, my hair had thinned, my libido was gone and I was dry even when aroused. I stopped the pill and all these issues fixed themselves after about 6 months but now my periods are irregular again.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
37 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 17th Sep 26
Painful sex painful vagina, pain when peeing, constipation, no sex drive, low mood, achey legs, insomnia, generally felt rubbish
Worse skin
2 more effects
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Microgynon 30 pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
47% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported tender breasts
43% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
43% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
38% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported period like cramps
37% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
