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

59%

Don't know

15%

Out of the 34 reviews for morning after pill, 7 people (21%) 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 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

A lot of weight gain and my skin went very bad

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Very negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  9th May 25

I had some cramps here and there, nausea started around 4-5 hours after but no vomiting but I was quite dizzy and fatigued. I got my period 5 days earlier than predicted and I had a heavy flow for 4 days instead of my usual 2 but other than that worked alright.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  19th Apr 25

Complete loss of sex drive for over a week. Accompanied by low mood.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Morning after pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

38% of morning after pill reviewers reported period like cramps

35% of morning after pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

24% of morning after pill reviewers reported lower back pain

21% of morning after pill reviewers reported tender breasts

15% 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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