Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and irregular periods

How our community feel mini pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Don't know

7%

Out of the 31 reviews for mini pill, 9 people (29%) reported irregular periods.

Reviewers that reported irregular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
37 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Aug 25

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.

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Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Feb 25

It does what it needs to do, pregnancy prevention. Intense emotional fluctuations following the “usual” postpartum journey is definitely a downside


Very negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  29th Dec 24

My experience thus far has been great with minor concerns for acne.


Worse skin

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Mini pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

55% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Tender breasts

42% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Breast enlargement

39% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

39% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Vaginal discharge

36% 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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