Slynd pill and improved skin

How our community feel slynd pill has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Out of the 50 reviews for slynd pill, 7 people (14%) reported improved skin.

Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

Expect to bleed for up to 2 months while you shed your uterine lining (TMI, but you asked!) but if you stick it out, it will transform your life. My lower belly is flat, my skin improved massively, my moods are stable and my brainfog is gone too (though this could be blue light sensitivity/food intolerance-related). Try this if your experiencing massive spikes in estrogen levels around your ovulation, dangerous mood swings, or can’t take estrogen for whatever reason. Lifesaver!

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th May 26

I love this pill. I was struggling with mood and physical symptoms around pms, I have tried several oral contraceptives intermittently over the last 15 years but had other side effects to them, I was using a Kyleena coil which worked really well for contraception and period control but as this did not stop me ovulating, PMS became my main concern. I tried Slynd when it became available in the UK and I love it. My cyclical mood, bloating and skin issues have basically completely resolved and the longer missed pill window works much better for me.


Very positive mood

1 more effect

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4th Feb 26

This pill has been a game changer! I can’t tolerate estrogen, and I had previously been taking Zelleta which was causing near constant bleeding and my skin looked horrendous. I started taking Slynd in April 2025 and my periods are lighter than without contraception, and my skin has almost completely cleared up. I still get some spots around my period, but that was normal for me before contraception. I haven’t noticed any other side effects 9 months into taking it. My periods were irregular the first 3 months, but now are normal every 4-5 weeks.


Improved skin

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Slynd pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

48% of slynd pill reviewers reported headaches

32% of slynd pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

32% of slynd pill reviewers reported period like cramps

30% of slynd pill reviewers reported tender breasts

28% of slynd pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible slynd pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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