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

7%

Out of the 150 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 60 people (40%) reported negative mood.

Reviewers that reported negative mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Feel miserable and made depression worse, consistently crying all the time over stupid things, waking up is evil

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

I’ve been on birth control for over 10 yrs by far the worst pill ever. Created an account just to put this review. Please just don’t do it, HORRIBLE.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
40 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th May 26

I'm on this pill post-hysterectomy to manage cysts/tumors recurring on my remaining ovary as an alternative to additional surgeries. The nausea has been brutal and I've recently started having major tooth sensitivity. My doctor, whom I trust, told me to give it 3 months for my body to adjust to Nikki. I would have stopped taking it already due to the nausea and dizziness but I'm really trying to avoid another surgery, so I'm sticking with it for now. Maybe I can update after the 3 month mark.


Somewhat 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

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Headaches

40% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

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

3

Period like cramps

33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps

4

Tender breasts

31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Lower back pain

31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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