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

45%

Don't know

3%

Out of the 31 reviews for mini pill, 11 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 18 mo - 3 yr
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4 days ago

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.

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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

0 helpful

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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.


Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

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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