Mini pill and decreased sex drive
How our community feel mini pill has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
39%
Don't know
13%
Out of the 31 reviews for mini pill, 10 people (32%) reported decreased sex drive.
Reviewers that reported decreased sex drive as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I gained weight on slynd when I stopped nursing my baby. I gained weight in areas I normally don't gain weight in despite dieting and intense workouts. Weight is not really coming off despite being off the birth control.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 16th Aug 25
i was on the traditional mini pill for almost a year before switching to slynd. slynd fixed all of the issues I had on the other POP. I did not have breakthrough bleeding, irregular periods or a depressed mood with Slynd. it was a major win-at first. I suddenly noticed I was gaining weight, by month two on slynd I had gained 3-4 pounds, and by the time I quit in month 5 I had gained 11 pounds. 11 pounds in 5 months is insane! I did not change my eating or workouts, so I believe it really was this pill.
Improved skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 31st Mar 25
I gained 30 pounds after starting this birth control. Could not figure out what was going on with my body until I found a reddit thread where other people were experiencing the same.
Worse skin
2 more effects
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Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
55% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
42% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Breast enlargement
39% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Period like cramps
39% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Vaginal discharge
36% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

