Slynd pill and spotting

How our community feel slynd pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

52%

No change

4%

Out of the 25 reviews for slynd pill, 12 people (48%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

In general I had a good experience with Slynd. It helped my underlying endometriosis significantly and for the 4 months I was on it I had no period cramps or pain for the first time ever. Unfortunately I had to stop taking it because I was spotting everyday. I thought my body needed time to adjust but after 4 months I was still wearing a pantyliner every day. It was very minimal and I had no pain but I just didn't want to wear liners every day. Once I stopped Slynd I went back to 'normal' after about 3 days but sadly my periods are back to being painful. As an aside, I noticed a reduction in sweating whilst on Slynd and several days I would go without antiperspirant or deodorant.

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  29th Jul 25

Compared to other mini pills ive tried, this one has the least side effects by far. The side effects I do get include slightly reduced sex drive, very sore breasts and I cry more easily. All of them are managable though.


Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Jun 25

I started using slynd around 6 months ago for period control due to heavy flow and pain Initially I felt optimistic I never took the placebo green pills as I was on tricycling method I still had a period every month with ovarian pain I had a 4 week spotting episode I’ve had 3 utis which I never had in my life every month for the last 3 My sex drive dropped off the earth and there was none My mood went from frantic cycling cleaning the house and obsessing over things to emotionally crying before feeling stupid and back to normal The biggest thing for me was hair loss at least half my hair fell Out in week one I stayed commuted thinking it would get better until bald patches started to appear in month 5 that’s when I jd enough I also had graphic nightmares waking up with sweating so bad my sheets were soaked Since finished this pill I feel like I’m getting back to me with no mood swings or low mood I am 38 and maybe I needed some Oestrogen to balance it out this pill was not for me


Very negative mood

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Slynd pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

36% of slynd pill reviewers reported headaches

32% of slynd pill reviewers reported tender breasts

24% of slynd pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

24% of slynd pill reviewers reported period like cramps

20% of slynd pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible slynd pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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