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

28%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 107 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 28 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 1 - 3 mo
30 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

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.

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Very positive mood

11 helpful

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

Headaches when using placebo pills. Improved when taken continuously but then had weeks of spotting. Thighs noticeably bigger. Weight increase 2-3 pounds over 3 months. Previously on Yaz in my late 20s and early 30s - loved it. This one did not work for me in my mid 40s


Somewhat positive mood

3 more effects

3 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

I actually really enjoyed the effect Estarylla had on my mood. It helped me through PPD (in combination with prenatals and exercise). However, it gave me nasty cystic acne, so I had to switch. Other birth controls have messed with my mood negatively, so I was really bummed to give this one up after the positive effect it had. The sex was good, too.


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Headaches

36% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

36% 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

Vaginal dryness

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Period like cramps

28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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