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Overview

Rated 5.0

1 reviews

Before sex

Frequency

71% - 94%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 3.2

17 reviews

Daily

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

Increased

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Cap or diaphragm ingredients

A birth control diaphragm or cap is a reusable barrier method of birth control that is inserted into the vagina before sex. It is covered in spermicide (a gel that kills sperm) and prevents pregnancy by covering the cervix so sperm can’t get into the womb. There are a few things that can make the diaphragm or cap less effective. These include if it doesn't fit properly
you remove it too early
it is damaged
you forget to use spermicide
or it is used with other oil-based products. If these things happen you may need to use emergency birth control.

Combination pill ingredients

Main hormones in Combination pill

estrogen

What Lowdown reviewers say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this birth control

Acne or bad skin

Heavy periods

PMS and PMDD

PCOS symptoms

Period pain

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Cap or diaphragm reviews

1 reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

My very favorite thing about the Caya is that there really are no side effects. I am not putting anything into my body that is changing the way my body functions- I put it in, leave it in a while, and then I remove it. No hormones, nothing! I’ve been advised that while the Caya can be 80+% effective when used correctly, it’s best to use it with spermicide and condoms. It is tricky to insert the first few times but super easy to remove and I quickly got the hang of a quick and easy insertion! I did find it really difficult to find a pharmacy that sold the Caya (I guess they aren’t as popular now)- but all in all, it’s been fantastic so far! I love that my body gets to function as it normally would but that the Caya helps prevent pregnancy

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

My very favorite thing about the Caya is that there really are no side effects. I am not putting anything into my body that is changing the way my body functions- I put it in, leave it in a while, and then I remove it. No hormones, nothing! I’ve been advised that while the Caya can be 80+% effective when used correctly, it’s best to use it with spermicide and condoms. It is tricky to insert the first few times but super easy to remove and I quickly got the hang of a quick and easy insertion! I did find it really difficult to find a pharmacy that sold the Caya (I guess they aren’t as popular now)- but all in all, it’s been fantastic so far! I love that my body gets to function as it normally would but that the Caya helps prevent pregnancy


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Combination birth control pill reviews

17 reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

it’s fine, I got back in it after being on a higher hormonal dosage then going off — and it’s definitely helped my acne. But I do feel really bloated and eh


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

I wanted a pill that I'd still have my period on and that was good, but I wasn't thrilled about not having a sex drive.


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

Made my period short and regular but so heavy. Like only 2-3 days but going through a super plus every couple hours.


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Used for 12 - 18 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

it’s fine, I got back in it after being on a higher hormonal dosage then going off — and it’s definitely helped my acne. But I do feel really bloated and eh


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

I wanted a pill that I'd still have my period on and that was good, but I wasn't thrilled about not having a sex drive.


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

Made my period short and regular but so heavy. Like only 2-3 days but going through a super plus every couple hours.


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

It has been incredibly effective with preventing pregnancy. As long as it is taken consistently. Weight gain and loss of sex drive started within the first 6 months of taking.


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Used for 5 - 8 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

I think Yaz has gotten a bad rap in the past, but for me it was totally fine. It was a great choice for me at the time and I experienced no major side effects. I would recommend this to others.


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

I've heard it works for some people but not for me. It made me so moody where I could tell there was a major difference than the other brand I was using. I got bad acne every week before my period (did not happen before this pill). The only positive was that I had no cramps and my period was lighter.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1st Aug 23

So far it’s been good just got down with month three and experienced some spotting but I also have been skipping the placebo pills


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Jul 23

Breast englargement, mood swings, no change in skin, and more regular periods


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Used for 8+ yr
30 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Jul 23

I didn't see this on the list of option but I take Lo Seasonique. It's a 90-day pill and I've taken it for 13 years.


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Jul 23

All things considered, I’ve experienced minimal negative side effects while on Junel Fe 1/20. It does seem to have affected my mood and sex drive somewhat, so that’s worth considering.


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