Side effects
Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
50% of Mini pill reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
42% of Mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Breast enlargement
36% of Mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Period like cramps
36% of Mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Vaginal discharge
31% of Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Mini pill rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
3% of Mini pill reviewers reported cystitis
3% of Mini pill reviewers reported body hair increase
3% of Mini pill reviewers reported thrush
Possible Mini pill side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Headaches (50%)
- Tender breasts (42%)
- Breast enlargement (36%)
- Period like cramps (36%)
- Vaginal discharge (31%)
- Lower back pain (31%)
- Vaginal dryness (25%)
- Migraines (25%)
- Dizziness (22%)
- Hair loss (22%)
- Nausea or vomiting (19%)
- Sweating more than usual (19%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (8%)
- Migraine with aura (8%)
- Body hair getting darker (6%)
- High blood pressure (6%)
- Pelvic infection (6%)
- Cystitis (3%)
- Body hair increase (3%)
- Thrush (3%)
- A latex allergy (0%)
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 3 days 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
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 5 days 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
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
35 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Worked fine for many years and helped with having much lighter, shorter periods with less cramps, but after briefly switching to the shot and then switching back to the pill I have been having breakthrough bleeding every other week for months now and my periods are no longer lighter or shorter so I'm trialing a different type now.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3rd Dec 25
Improved skin
1 more effect
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0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 19th Nov 25
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!
Somewhat negative mood
1 helpful
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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
1 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
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
1 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
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