Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and headaches

How our community feel they have been impacted by headaches on mini pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

50%

A bit

18%

Quite a bit

16%

A great deal

13%

A lot

3%

Out of the 38 reviews for mini pill, 19 people (50%) reported headaches.

Reviewers that reported headaches as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

I like Slynd except it has caused almost daily headaches. No effect on libido which I always have with estrogen-containing pills, but high is great. But more spotting than normal.

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Very positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Feb 26

I do have a heart problem hence as to why my obgyn has switched me to a progestin only bc. I do like that i dont get my period anymore but i HATE the vaginal dryness. Im considering moving on to something else because i cant take it anymore honestly.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  16th Aug 25

i was on the traditional mini pill for almost a year before switching to slynd. slynd fixed all of the issues I had on the other POP. I did not have breakthrough bleeding, irregular periods or a depressed mood with Slynd. it was a major win-at first. I suddenly noticed I was gaining weight, by month two on slynd I had gained 3-4 pounds, and by the time I quit in month 5 I had gained 11 pounds. 11 pounds in 5 months is insane! I did not change my eating or workouts, so I believe it really was this pill.


Improved skin

2 more effects

1 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

50% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Tender breasts

40% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Breast enlargement

37% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

37% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Vaginal discharge

29% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible mini pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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