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 131 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 53 people (40%) reported negative mood.

Reviewers that reported negative mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

Combination birth control pill  

Discharge throws off my mood and for sex..

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Nov 25

I started taking this pill post partial hysterectomy for worsening PMDD symptoms. Within week 1 I totally lost my libido (I generally have a super high drive and have sex daily with my partner). I have had a couple of headaches as well since starting which is not a frequent thing for me. After the first few days I felt bloated as well. I do not have to worry about pregnancy since having a partial hysterectomy, however the other side effects are uncomfortable enough I do not want to continue this pill.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Oct 25

It was fine, but not the best. I noticed feeling increasingly agitated often and it made my cramps a lot worse when I had a pill period. Overall wasn't a bad med, but not my favorite. Main symptom that made me get off it was really bad hot flashes everyday.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

39% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Tender breasts

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

4

Lower back pain

30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain

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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