Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and weight gaining

How our community feel mini pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

44%

Don't know

6%

Out of the 36 reviews for mini pill, 13 people (36%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks 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 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

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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