Progestogen-only / Mini pill and increased sex drive
How our community feel progestogen-only / Mini pill has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
30%
Don't know
12%
Out of the 1389 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 112 people (8%) 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 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 day ago
I swapped from the combined pill to Cerazette because I was having anxiety, dizziness and low libido. These have both improved since changing. The most annoying thing has been inconsistent bleeding and spotting. I won’t bleed for 3 months then will have spotting out of nowhere for 3 weeks. I have also got acne on my chin which I didn’t have before. Overall though these extra inconveniences have far outweighed the reduced anxiety, dizziness and libido issues.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
43 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 day ago
I’m very satisfied with the pill. I only been taking it for few weeks but my mental health improved so much ! I can’t actually believe it. I used to suffer mood swings due to hormonal fluctuations . None of this is happening . Very happy. No side effects either
Very positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
17 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Progestogen-only / Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
50% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
46% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
42% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
40% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
37% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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