Everything you need to know about Slynd: The new progestogen-only pill
Introducing the new POP on the block… Slynd!
Soon to be available in the UK, Slynd is the only oestrogen-free pill that has a 24 hour window to take it (she’s not like other mini pills).
Periods on the pill – are they real or fake?
Periods, withdrawal bleeding, and everything in-between. We take a look at the facts. Period.
Can I change the time I take my pill?
Whether you’re off on holiday, starting a new routine or just want to spice up the monotony of life, you may be wondering, can I change the time I take my pill? Get the lowdown here on ‘safe windows’ and keeping yourself protected.
The Lowdown pill ‘groups’ explained
Many contraceptive pill brands contain exactly the same hormonal ingredients as each other, but are simply branded with a different name. To make it easier to understand the differences, we put them into groups.
Choosing the best contraceptive pill for you
A step by step guide to finding the contraceptive pill that could best work for you. Get the lowdown on symptoms and side effects including mood, skin, sex drive and headaches.
Progestogen-only pill – a guide to the different mini pill brands
With so many different types to choose from, it begs the questions – what are the difference between the progesterone only pill brands? Presenting your go to list of mini pills.
Combined Pill VS Mini Pill
The combined pill vs mini pill – here’s everything you need to know
Best contraception for PCOS – The Lowdown guide
Learn which types of birth control are best for treating symptoms of PCOS, including the best pill for PCOS, and other options such as the vaginal ring, contraceptive patch and hormonal coil.
Can you get pregnant on the birth control pill?
What can effect your contraceptive pill?
Everything you need to know – Progestogen-only pill (POP)
What is the progesterone only pill?
The progestogen-only pill, aka progesterone only pill, POP or ‘mini pill’, is one of the most frequently reviewed methods at The Lowdown. Funnily enough, it only contains one hormone progestogen in it, unlike the combined pill which also contains oestrogen. It’s very commonly used and considered very safe for most women.
