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

29%

Don't know

6%

Out of the 98 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 40 people (41%) 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
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Jan 25

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

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Dec 24

Overall discomfort.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

3 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Dec 24

Lots and lots of weight gain to the tune of 70+ lbs in about 12 years currently. Been on depression medication for no energy and nothing has helped


Very negative mood

2 more effects

3 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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