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
No change
34%
Don't know
21%
Out of the 114 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 43 people (38%) 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 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I’ve heard this birth control is supposed to be helpful for acne, but I have been flushed since I started taking it and seen a couple breakouts, and I haven’t even finished my first pack yet. I have also been sweating profusely off and on since the second week of taking it. Those are the most significant side effects I’ve noticed. I did just have my Mirena IUD removed after my uterus tried to absorb it, so these effects could be related to that. I’ve been on many different birth control pills over the past 15 years and usually I have no side effects after the first month or two, so we’ll see.
Decreased sex drive
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
44 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 21st Apr 25
Headaches when using placebo pills. Improved when taken continuously but then had weeks of spotting. Thighs noticeably bigger. Weight increase 2-3 pounds over 3 months. Previously on Yaz in my late 20s and early 30s - loved it. This one did not work for me in my mid 40s
Somewhat positive mood
3 more effects
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Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
35% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal dryness
28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Period like cramps
28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps
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