Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and tender breasts

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

58%

A bit

22%

Quite a bit

8%

A great deal

8%

A lot

3%

Out of the 36 reviews for mini pill, 15 people (42%) reported tender breasts.

Reviewers that reported tender breasts as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 week 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.

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Improved skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

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

42% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Breast enlargement

36% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

36% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Vaginal discharge

31% 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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