Combination birth control pill vs Male condom
Combination pill ingredients
Main hormones in Combination pill
estrogen
Male condom ingredients
What Lowdown reviewers say
28% no impact on mood
32% lighter periods
38% lost sex drive
43% no impact
40% improved skin
35% in 1 month
40% no impact on mood
40% spotting
80% no impact
100% no impact
60% no impact on skin
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Combination birth control pill reviews
136 reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• today
The loss of sex drive and vaginal dryness is affecting my relationship
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
15 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
The head aches are not to bad but the font go away with meds
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Jan 26
This birth control has been GAME CHANGER for me. My periods are almost non-existent, seriously, so light I barely notice! My cramps are also almost NEVER there when my period comes. Before, I would have crippling pain and a heavy, inconsistent period. In the first month or two of taking the pill, I did notice a frequent occurrence of headaches, but nothing major or unbearable. Also, no weight gain!! I used to occasionally have acne, but that seems completely gone now too. I do feel my mood has improved considerably as well. Endlessly grateful for this pill, I hope it works for many others when they try it!
Very positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• today
The loss of sex drive and vaginal dryness is affecting my relationship
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
15 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
The head aches are not to bad but the font go away with meds
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Jan 26
This birth control has been GAME CHANGER for me. My periods are almost non-existent, seriously, so light I barely notice! My cramps are also almost NEVER there when my period comes. Before, I would have crippling pain and a heavy, inconsistent period. In the first month or two of taking the pill, I did notice a frequent occurrence of headaches, but nothing major or unbearable. Also, no weight gain!! I used to occasionally have acne, but that seems completely gone now too. I do feel my mood has improved considerably as well. Endlessly grateful for this pill, I hope it works for many others when they try it!
Very positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Male condom reviews
5 reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 14th Jul 25
I don’t know what it is, but I’ve had an insane allergic reaction due to these condoms :( very sad
Somewhat negative mood
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1st Jan 25
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 14th Jul 25
I don’t know what it is, but I’ve had an insane allergic reaction due to these condoms :( very sad
Somewhat negative mood
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1st Jan 25
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 29th Dec 24
Overall it's been great, but remembering a pill at a specific time is challenging for me
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Sep 24
Condoms did not change any part of my period for me, no side effects of using this form of contraceptive and it has been effective in avoiding pregnancy as well as STDs.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
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