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

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Out of the 21 reviews for zelleta pill, 6 people (29%) 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
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 days ago

Started this purely to help my skin after experiencing constant hormonal breakouts, which it did clear up and meant I could eat however I wanted basically with no consequences on my skin (sugar and fatty foods). However I feel as thought the pill has really dampened my mood making me low level depressed all the time. Also experienced a decreased sex drive and lots of hair loss - but still unsure whether these are directly related.

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Somewhat negative mood

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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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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

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Zelleta pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

48% of zelleta pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

43% of zelleta pill reviewers reported period like cramps

33% of zelleta pill reviewers reported tender breasts

29% of zelleta pill reviewers reported headaches

19% of zelleta pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible zelleta pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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