Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and period like cramps

How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on mini pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

63%

A bit

26%

Quite a bit

11%

Out of the 38 reviews for mini pill, 14 people (37%) reported period like cramps.

Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

Mini pill  

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 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

I had break through bleeding for about the first 4 months. After my period stopped completely. I'm a bit more tired, but no depression or mood swings.


Improved skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  26th May 25

I lost so much hair. I’m done using this. My periods are more painful, I’m so tired now


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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