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Combination birth control pill vs Female condom

Combination birth control pill

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Overview

Rated 3.4

98 reviews

Daily

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

Increased

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 0.0

0 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

79% - 95%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Combination pill ingredients

Main hormones in Combination pill

estrogen

Female condom ingredients

Female condoms (sometimes referred to as a Femidom) are soft thin pouches that are made of a thin, 
strong plastic called polyurethane, 
a substance called nitrile, 
or latex.

What Lowdown reviewers say

Mood

29% no impact on mood

Bleeds

31% lighter periods

Sex drive

40% lost sex drive

Weight

43% no impact

Skin

42% improved skin

Cycle return

40% in 1 month

Mood

Not enough data to say

Bleeds

Not enough data to say

Sex drive

Not enough data to say

Weight

Not enough data to say

Skin

Not enough data to say

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

Acne or bad skin

Heavy periods

PMS and PMDD

PCOS symptoms

Period pain

Protects against STDs

Non-hormonal

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Combination birth control pill reviews

98 reviews

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
43 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago
Loryna birth control pill  

The only negative is loss of sex drive, other than that it has helped my mood

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago
Vienva birth control pill  

My moods increased, I lost 50 lbs, and my acne got better. I was using Aviane before this and I was ovulating on it. Since switching to Vienva I have not had any issues.

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Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  12th Feb 25
Kurvelo birth control pill  

I’ve experienced these issues around or during my period

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Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
43 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago
Loryna birth control pill  

The only negative is loss of sex drive, other than that it has helped my mood

Read more

Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago
Vienva birth control pill  

My moods increased, I lost 50 lbs, and my acne got better. I was using Aviane before this and I was ovulating on it. Since switching to Vienva I have not had any issues.

Read more

Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  12th Feb 25
Kurvelo birth control pill  

I’ve experienced these issues around or during my period

Read more

Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Female condom reviews

0 reviews

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