Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill and decreased sex drive

How our community feel the combination birth control pill has affected their sex drive

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Decreased sex drive

40%

No change

32%

Don't know

22%

Out of the 98 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 39 people (40%) 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
43 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

The only negative is loss of sex drive, other than that it has helped my mood

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

My moods increased, I lost 50 lbs, and my acne got better. I was using Aviane before this and I was ovulating on it. Since switching to Vienva I have not had any issues.


Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Jan 25

I got major mood swings when skipping the placebo week, which is why I stopped.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Breast enlargement

37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

2

Headaches

37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

3

Tender breasts

33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Sweating more than usual

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual

5

Vaginal dryness

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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