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
31%
Don't know
20%
Out of the 301 reviews for microgynon 30 pill, 132 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 5 - 8 yr
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
I was given this pill when I was 15 and didn't really know any other options for hormonal contraception. I didn't really notice any negatives for the majority of the time - I was on the combined pill for about 9 years altogether and did switch pills towards the end at one point but it's hard to remember why now as it was so long ago. I think it was because I was struggling to lose weight and also had little to no sex drive. I didn't have enough knowledge of hormones and contraception side effects at that time to know if it was my pill or other factors causing these - I wish I knew what I know now about this topic!
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th Jun 24
General side effects were minimal but had constant spotting that didn't improve over time. Switched to a different pill (Yasmin) and spotting stopped immediately. Switched back to microgynon due to other bad side effects from Yasmin and spotting again within 4 days. Time to continue the search...
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 8th May 24
On this for about 14 years, taking a few short 6 months breaks. Only in hindsight can I connect the dots on some side effects including eczema (many people go on the pill for acne, it has a drying effect so you can imagine for someone with dry skin it makes it worse) and recurrent UTIs. These symptoms became pronounced when going on and off the pill in my 30s. Dryness and loss of libido when trying to go back on it again recently was unmanageable. Sex drive and sensitivity completely disappeared. 6 weeks later I am working it out of my system and sensitivity and libido is slowly coming back. I would also question the role the pill has played in depression and anxiety over the years. I have no evidence for this but can only say that coming off it I have never felt more peaceful or like myself. Since I have fairly light periods and no other menstrual or health issues except eczema I would say going on the pill was the wrong choice for me in hindsight and have since educated myself on my hormones and am using natural cycles.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Microgynon 30 pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
47% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported tender breasts
45% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
42% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
38% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported period like cramps
36% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness