Patch and increased sex drive
How our community feel patch has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
50%
Don't know
17%
Out of the 110 reviews for patch, 14 people (13%) reported increased sex drive.
Reviewers that reported increased sex drive as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 5 days ago
Been using the patch for 1 month now. The first 2 weeks weren’t great, I was having intense mood swings and irritability which was not like myself. I also experienced headaches during the first 2 weeks which now seem to be a lot better. By the third week things started to settle and my moods became better and less intense. On the patch free week I experienced bleeding and stomach pain (similar to a normal period) I’ve also noticed my skin has gotten worse as I very rarely get spots but have had quite a few breakouts since beginning the patch. I haven’t noticed any weight gain but slight breast enlargement. Overall, I would recommend the patch due to quite a lot of the side effects being temporary and as someone who struggles with contraception this has been the best one so far.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 5th Jun 24
This has been the best contraception I've ever used. I have had no side effects and would recommend this to anyone who struggles with the pill or with typically reacts poorly to oestrogen.
Improved skin
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 22nd May 24
I have noticed I am feeling a lot hotter than normal and my vigina has become dry. I was becoming worried
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Patch common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
53% of patch reviewers reported breast enlargement
50% of patch reviewers reported tender breasts
39% of patch reviewers reported period like cramps
35% of patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
32% of patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge
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