Best progestogen-only / mini pill

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48 reviews

Slynd is a new type of progestogen-only pill containing drospirenone. Unlike other mini pills currently available that have to be taken within 12 or 3 hours to be effective, Slynd needs to be taken within 24 hours - just like the combined pill. Slynd also differs from other mini pills as there are 24 active pills in a pack, and 4 placebo 'dummy' pills.

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Progestogen-only / Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  today

Slynd pill  

Had to stop after a month - constant headaches that turned into migraines every few days. Near constant bleeding for two weeks, cystitis and some swelling. I’m very sensitive to hormones and felt that even if I could get through the settling in phase this one wouldn’t work for me.

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Decreased sex drive

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Progestogen-only / Mini pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Slynd pill  

Slynd started off great no period was a bonus, water retention went down. Then after 2 months it made me very irritable and my mood very very low. Within a week of stopping both returned to normal.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

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Progestogen-only / Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  10th May 26

Slynd pill  

I'm in months 2 and hoping things get a little better. Pro: No periods or period pain/endo pain! (HURRAY) And no weightgain (which i had on another pill) Con: I'm feeling down, sleep bad, hair loss, forgetful, spotting, BV, vaginal dryness, heart pains and rising anxiety. I want to give it a month extra or so but the side effects are getting me down. This is the 2nd pill I've tried this year. The first one was a combined pill but made my uterine lining super thick and that gave me massive cramps and hurt. So let's see but kinda sceptical.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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