Zelleta pill and decreased sex drive
How our community feel zelleta pill has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
45%
Don't know
15%
Out of the 20 reviews for zelleta pill, 5 people (25%) 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
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 8th Feb 25
Switched to Zelleta (Desogestrel) from the combined pill because of side effects. Had one unusually long period (9 days) one month after starting Zelleta, after that my periods stopped completely and I only had minor spotting every now and then which almost completely disappeared over time. I gradually noticed a complete loss of sex drive which bothered me a lot and I ended up switching to non-hormonal contraception instead because of this.
Decreased sex drive
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0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6th Feb 25
I was on Rigevidon for about 8 years and got on really well with it. After starting with migraines with aura, I had to change to a mini pill. I can’t believe the difference in my mental health, weight, spots. Everything has just taken a down hill. I’ve been bleeding nearly constantly for the last month, so I’m going to have to find something new. On top of that, my sex drive is low, mood is low, always tired, spots all over my back and shoulders and weight gain.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
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1 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th Aug 23
Since changing to zelleta, every emotion I have is severely heightened and, for me, the highs are definitely not worth the lows. I also have a lower sex drive and I spot a bit.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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Zelleta pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
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