Slynd pill and acne

How our community feel slynd pill has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

58%

Don't know

8%

Out of the 26 reviews for slynd pill, 5 people (19%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

I went on Slynd to help with endometriosis, but unfortunately I developed a wide range of side effects that made me stop. The most unusual one was nerve-like stinging pain after sex and orgasms. Even though I stayed lubricated, I would get a burning/nerve pain that lasted for days afterwards. Alongside that, I also experienced dry mouth, chest pain, insomnia, low mood, low energy, acne, dry skin, anxiety, and frequent headaches. The combination left me feeling really unwell, physically and emotionally. I wanted to share because painful orgasms and these systemic symptoms weren’t something I’d ever read about with Slynd, and if anyone else is going through the same thing, you’re not imagining it

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Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Feb 25

I have taken this pill for four months to help with endometriosis symptoms. Previously, I was on Eloine for about a year which worked greatly for me with minor side effects, but changed out of precautions due to having had two or three migraines with an aura. Within the first month of taking Slynd, my headaches became more frequent and intense (to such degree that I need to see a neurologist). Without changing my food habits, I gradually gained 8 kg in the four months of taking Slynd. I also have felt my mental health has been negatively affected by depressive feelings and mood swings. I am a mental health professional and was very surprised at this side effect, given my self-care routines and emotional regulation skills are usually optimal. I also developed adult acne, which I would have been ok with if it was the only side effect. The acne and weight gain have negatively affected my self-esteem. One good thing I experienced on Slynd is that my endometriosis cramps were less intense and that I was able to take this pill continuously, thereby skipping my periods and making endometriosis symptoms more manageable. As a result of this, I had more energy to work out.


Very negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th May 24

Seems like a good long-term option as it doesn’t have an increased blood clot risk! So far no major side effects but I’ve only been using it for a month so perhaps too early to tell


Worse skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Slynd pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

39% of slynd pill reviewers reported headaches

35% of slynd pill reviewers reported tender breasts

27% of slynd pill reviewers reported period like cramps

23% of slynd pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

23% of slynd pill reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible slynd pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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