Morning after pill and decreased sex drive

How our community feel morning after pill has affected their sex drive

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

68%

Don't know

11%

Out of the 28 reviews for morning after pill, 4 people (14%) 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
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  22nd Dec 21

I took this morning after pill last month and had no side effects but took it again this month and it delayed my period by 11 days and prolonged it by an extra few days. I was also heavier during this time.

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  30th Nov 21

It worked and you're not exactly offered a choice with what you're given but this seriously effected my mood both times I took it.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

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Used for
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1st Feb 21

Took Ellaone in 3rd out of the 5 day window as we were unsure did condom leak since it tore. Had sex protected but failed contraception on 9th day of my cycle took Ella 3 days later. After ingesting felt cramps hour later. Over the weeks had been moody / tingling breasts / back ache / headaches dizzy nauseous and very bad acne. Took two tests both negative so awaiting aunty flo to make appearance as expected . I presume the tablet did its job but I wouldn’t rush to take it again instead I would go on the pill as well as use second method of contraception.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Morning after pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

36% of morning after pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

36% of morning after pill reviewers reported period like cramps

21% of morning after pill reviewers reported tender breasts

21% of morning after pill reviewers reported lower back pain

14% of morning after pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible morning after pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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