Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill and negative mood

How our community feel the combination birth control pill has affected their moods and emotions

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

28%

Don't know

6%

Out of the 110 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 43 people (39%) reported negative mood.

Reviewers that reported negative mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  today

I had severe anxiety on this pill, and also all of the sudden got motion sick all the time. I was nauseous everyday and lost weight because I couldn't eat. It did definitely help with acne and my previously irregular periods. However, I lost 20 pounds and had to eventually stop. Within a week of stopping, my mood returned to normal and I wasn't panicking all the time. Within a few months, however, my acne got way worse and I started getting cystic acne along my jawline. I also still suddenly get motion sick sometimes, and this isn't something I ever had before.

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Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Began experiencing yeast infections almost immediately after beginning medications, even though I’ve had zero history of yeast infections in the past. Also experienced increase vaginal dryness with painful intercourse. Last but not least, I feel like my depression has been worse.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

12 helpful

0 comments

Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Apr 25

No see drive. Gained 15 pounds over 6 years, mostly at the start. Can't seem to lose weight. It's the only bc pill that doesn't seem to affect my heart arrhythmia. Got pregnant twice on this stuff though!


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

3 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

36% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

35% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Tender breasts

30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Vaginal dryness

28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Period like cramps

27% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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