Combination birth control pill and positive 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 117 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 30 people (26%) reported positive mood.
Reviewers that reported positive mood as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 day ago
I've been continuously cycling with these pills (skipping periods) and I've found a lot of my period and pre-period symptoms have improved! My doctor recommended this because of my PMDD and hormonal acne and I've found that both are easier to manage on this pill.
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 20th May 25
I’ve tried the shot, the ring, different pills, this is the one. Weight gain was an important factor as was acne. I have not gained weight and have had only an occasional acne bump likely due to another cause. For birth control, just make sure you take the pill daily at the same time. I no longer experience mood swings or pms in anyway. I also do not have periods bc with my doctor’s approval, I take the pill straight through each month due to endometriosis.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
30 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 28th Apr 25
So far, I have not had the great experience. I keep spotting a lot after my period ended and seems like it’s never ending so far no cramping, but never experienced this before.
Very positive mood
11 helpful
0 comments
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
38% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain
Sweating more than usual
28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual