Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and negative mood

How our community feel mini pill has affected their moods and emotions

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

31%

Don't know

16%

Out of the 32 reviews for mini pill, 10 people (31%) reported negative mood.

Reviewers that reported negative mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  6 days ago

I have had no issues with Norethindrone! I have been on it for two years with no weight gain, irregular periods, or acne. I have noticed that I get a little bit more emotional the week before my period that I did not use to have, and sometimes I feel a little nauseous in the mornings. Neither of which have caused any major discomfort or problems. Norethindrone has been great!

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Oct 25

I gained weight on slynd when I stopped nursing my baby. I gained weight in areas I normally don't gain weight in despite dieting and intense workouts. Weight is not really coming off despite being off the birth control.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

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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

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Mini pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

53% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Tender breasts

41% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Breast enlargement

38% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

38% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Vaginal discharge

34% 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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