Mini pill and acne
How our community feel mini pill has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
37%
33%
Don't know
7%
Out of the 30 reviews for mini pill, 10 people (33%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
37 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
I am on Slynd for heavy period and clotting. It stopped the heaviness and clotting. I do have some dryness in my mouth and apparently my vagina. It may have contributed to acne but not sure.
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 31st Mar 25
I gained 30 pounds after starting this birth control. Could not figure out what was going on with my body until I found a reddit thread where other people were experiencing the same.
Worse skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
57% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
43% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Period like cramps
40% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Vaginal discharge
37% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Breast enlargement
37% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
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