Contraception Reviews

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

37%

Don't know

13%

Out of the 38 reviews for mini pill, 13 people (34%) reported decreased sex drive.

Reviewers that reported decreased sex drive as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mini pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  11th Feb 26

Mini pill  

I had break through bleeding for about the first 4 months. After my period stopped completely. I'm a bit more tired, but no depression or mood swings.

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Improved skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Feb 26

I do have a heart problem hence as to why my obgyn has switched me to a progestin only bc. I do like that i dont get my period anymore but i HATE the vaginal dryness. Im considering moving on to something else because i cant take it anymore honestly.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Dec 25

No pain


Improved skin

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

50% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Tender breasts

40% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Breast enlargement

37% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

37% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Vaginal discharge

29% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible mini pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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