Slynd pill and weight loss

How our community feel slynd pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

63%

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9%

Out of the 54 reviews for slynd pill, 7 people (13%) reported weight loss.

Reviewers that reported weight loss as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

I was put on this after being diagnosed with PMDD. I was wary to go on a hormonal pill after having a horrible time when I was a teenager on the combined pill but this has been lifechanging. I was losing 2 weeks out of the month due to my mood, especially with my AUDHD too. I have now got them back. I feel so much more level and calm. For the first 3 months, I had vaginal dryness (which made sex painful), spotting and nausea but this has now completely gone away. My bloating has also subsided a little and my boobs have grown A LOT, which Im not complaining about haha. My hot flashes have got slightly worse but I had them anyway with my ADHD meds and POTs. I am very relieved that this has worked as it has given me my life back. Try and stick with it for 3-4 months before giving up, as im so glad I did.

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Very positive mood

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  29th Jun 26

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!


Very positive mood

3 more effects

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  10th Mar 26

I’ve tried pretty much every form of contraception within 15 years. Implant x3, injection, mini pills, copper coil. The hormonal ones gave me irregular periods and vaginal dryness and the copper coil gave me chronic BV. Since taking Slynd I’ve had none of this. Skin is fine, weight is fine, periods are regular, lighter, shorter. They do not align with the sugar pills but that’s fine. Initially they were a bit irregular but they settled down. Easy to use and remember due to the little packs and stickers they give you. Overall very happy, and can’t say I’ve noticed any side effects. I do already have some symptoms for other health concerns I’m looking into but it’s not made anything worse, and this was pre existing stuff anyway. Might not work for everyone but if you’ve had issues with other contraceptives like me and you don’t want to rely on condoms then I’d give it a go.


Very positive mood

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Slynd pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

46% of slynd pill reviewers reported headaches

33% of slynd pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

30% of slynd pill reviewers reported period like cramps

28% of slynd pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual

28% of slynd pill reviewers reported tender breasts


Possible slynd pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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