Contraception Reviews
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Contraception Reviews
Mini pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown63680
🇺🇸 US
  •  16th Jan 24
Slynd birth control pill  
•  Still using

Some irregular bleeding and headaches in the first few weeks but overall a good experience. This is the first birthcontrol pill that did not give me mood swings and depressive feelings.

Mood

Somewhat negative

Skin

Don't know

Sex drive

No change

Weight

No change

Bleeds

Stopped
Irregular
Spotting

Mood

Don't know

Skin

Don't know

Sex drive

Don't know

Weight

Don't know

Cycle return to normal

I don't know / can't tell
While using
 Discomfort wearing contact lenses
 Breast enlargement
 Tender breasts
 Thrush
 Vaginal discharge
 Period like cramps
 Headaches
 Migraines
 Migraine with aura
After using

No side effects provided

No experience provided

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Lowdown71560

1st Jun 24

Hello! How long did it take for your periods to stop?

Lowdown76932

9th Oct 24

How long did it take for your periods to stop? I have been taking this pill for nearly 6 weeks and I have had continous breakthrough bleeding and three periods lasting around 15 days so haven’t had a break from bleeding since starting, I don’t know wether to continue like my gp suggested as I don’t want to waste my time on a pill that is showing no signs of stopping my periods!

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Lowdown71560

1st Jun 24

Hello! How long did it take for your periods to stop?

Lowdown76932

9th Oct 24

How long did it take for your periods to stop? I have been taking this pill for nearly 6 weeks and I have had continous breakthrough bleeding and three periods lasting around 15 days so haven’t had a break from bleeding since starting, I don’t know wether to continue like my gp suggested as I don’t want to waste my time on a pill that is showing no signs of stopping my periods!

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Feb 25
Slynd birth control pill  

I’m hoping it gets better. Switched from Errin to Slynd 6 months ago. Hair loss stopped. Acne got better. Those were an immediate win. Month 1 - bled for 1 week. Month 2 - bled for 3 weeks. Month 3 - bled for 2.5 weeks. Month 4 - bled for 2 weeks. Month 5 - bled for 1.5 weeks. Month 6 - bled for 1 week. I naturally have a short cycle, and in the process of trying to force my cycle into a 30 day cadence, I’ve gotten 1-2 days per month of severe headaches before my period (thought my head would blow off without Tylenol) and minor dull headaches for ~1 week before each period. The headaches didn’t happen with Errin - but they are happening with Slynd (and also happened a few year back when I took the combo pill).

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Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Feb 25
Slynd birth control pill  

It does what it needs to do, pregnancy prevention. Intense emotional fluctuations following the “usual” postpartum journey is definitely a downside

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Very negative mood

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Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  31st Dec 24
Slynd birth control pill  

N/A

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Mini pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  29th Dec 24
Slynd birth control pill  

My experience thus far has been great with minor concerns for acne.

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Worse skin

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Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th Nov 24
Norethindrone 0.35 birth control pill  

started taking it about a week and a half ago. i missed a day on sunday, so i took two on monday. today is tuesday and im having terrible cramps. other than that, emotionally its better than the combination pill.

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Worse skin

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Mini pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Nov 24
Norethindrone 0.35 birth control pill  

This pill improved my sex drive which had been very reduced by the combination pill. It allowed me to put on more muscle too! The weight gain was mostly muscle, which I was so happy about. It was just hard to take the same exact time everyday.

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Somewhat positive mood

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Mini pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  31st Oct 24
Slynd birth control pill  

Much better than other mini pills

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Very positive mood

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Mini pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  26th Sep 24
Slynd birth control pill  

10/10 highly recommend. Stopped my periods which increased my quality of life!

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Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Aug 24
Mini pill  

I just feel as if Norinthdrone isn’t agreeing with me but this is my second time being prescribed this particular birthcontrol for my Endo since it’s progestin only and I’m trying to make it work to be healthy and no get pregnant but it’s really taking a toll on me and my new marriage…I don’t know if I should stay and deal with the side effects and Endo or get off of it and deal with Endo pain and maybe a pregnancy.

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Somewhat negative mood

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Mini pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Aug 24
Mini pill  

I’m on Desorex and I’ve had no changes to my body at all or no life threatening things (e.g. blood clots). I feel the same and i’d definitely recommend if you’ve spoken to your GP or sexual health clinic about family history!

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Mini pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Feb 25
Slynd birth control pill  

I’m hoping it gets better. Switched from Errin to Slynd 6 months ago. Hair loss stopped. Acne got better. Those were an immediate win. Month 1 - bled for 1 week. Month 2 - bled for 3 weeks. Month 3 - bled for 2.5 weeks. Month 4 - bled for 2 weeks. Month 5 - bled for 1.5 weeks. Month 6 - bled for 1 week. I naturally have a short cycle, and in the process of trying to force my cycle into a 30 day cadence, I’ve gotten 1-2 days per month of severe headaches before my period (thought my head would blow off without Tylenol) and minor dull headaches for ~1 week before each period. The headaches didn’t happen with Errin - but they are happening with Slynd (and also happened a few year back when I took the combo pill).

Read more

Top side effects not reported

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0 comments

Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Feb 25
Slynd birth control pill  

It does what it needs to do, pregnancy prevention. Intense emotional fluctuations following the “usual” postpartum journey is definitely a downside

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Very negative mood

3 more effects

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0 comments

Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  31st Dec 24
Slynd birth control pill  

N/A

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Top side effects not reported

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Mini pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  29th Dec 24
Slynd birth control pill  

My experience thus far has been great with minor concerns for acne.

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Worse skin

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Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th Nov 24
Norethindrone 0.35 birth control pill  

started taking it about a week and a half ago. i missed a day on sunday, so i took two on monday. today is tuesday and im having terrible cramps. other than that, emotionally its better than the combination pill.

Read more

Worse skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Nov 24
Norethindrone 0.35 birth control pill  

This pill improved my sex drive which had been very reduced by the combination pill. It allowed me to put on more muscle too! The weight gain was mostly muscle, which I was so happy about. It was just hard to take the same exact time everyday.

Read more

Somewhat positive mood

3 more effects

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0 comments

Mini pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  31st Oct 24
Slynd birth control pill  

Much better than other mini pills

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

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Mini pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  26th Sep 24
Slynd birth control pill  

10/10 highly recommend. Stopped my periods which increased my quality of life!

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

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Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Aug 24
Mini pill  

I just feel as if Norinthdrone isn’t agreeing with me but this is my second time being prescribed this particular birthcontrol for my Endo since it’s progestin only and I’m trying to make it work to be healthy and no get pregnant but it’s really taking a toll on me and my new marriage…I don’t know if I should stay and deal with the side effects and Endo or get off of it and deal with Endo pain and maybe a pregnancy.

Read more

Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Aug 24
Mini pill  

I’m on Desorex and I’ve had no changes to my body at all or no life threatening things (e.g. blood clots). I feel the same and i’d definitely recommend if you’ve spoken to your GP or sexual health clinic about family history!

Read more

Very positive mood

2 more effects

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0 comments

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