Contraception Reviews

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.

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Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

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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

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Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

38% 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

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

4

Lower back pain

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Sweating more than usual

28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

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