Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and body hair increase

How our community feel they have been impacted by body hair increase on mini pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

95%

A bit

2%

A lot

2%

Out of the 41 reviews for mini pill, 2 people (5%) reported body hair increase.

Reviewers that reported body hair increase as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
40 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

I was really hopeful about starting Slynd. My purpose for starting Slynd was not a kit birth control but more about controlling heavy, painful periods, as well as the bodily changes as I entered my 40s. My previous experience with birth control has not been great, however I remained hopeful. Unfortunately, I could only take the side effects from Slynd for a little over 2 months. As a health professional, I understand that these medications require time, but this was making my life more miserable. Here are some of the side effects I experienced: Month 1 through Month 2 Late period (10-12 days late) Prolonged period (over 2 weeks long) then continuous spotting Nausea daily Migraine Pimples (I’ve never experienced this many pimples in my entire life!) Cramping (during missed period & during period) Fatigue (extreme) Back pain By the 3rd pack, I gave up due to increased cramping, back pain with spotting and increased irritability from the pain. At this point, I’ve gone from regular heavy, painful periods to daily, painful spotting. I’m definitely not myself and would like to end this misery! I truly don’t believe in giving up, I understand every woman is different. This birth control is just not for me!

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Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Nov 24

This pill improved my sex drive which had been very reduced by the combination pill. It allowed me to put on more muscle too! The weight gain was mostly muscle, which I was so happy about. It was just hard to take the same exact time everyday.


Somewhat positive mood

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Mini pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

54% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Tender breasts

44% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Period like cramps

42% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

4

Breast enlargement

39% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Lower back pain

34% of mini pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible mini pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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