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Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown54860
🇺🇸 US
  •  27th Aug 23
Slynd birth control pill  
•  Still using

Severe menstrual period and severe cramping I have never felt pain like this in my life and I'm 32 years old.

Mood

Very negative

Skin

No change

Sex drive

Reduced

Weight

Gained weight

Bleeds

Heavier

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

No side effects provided

After using

No side effects provided

No experience provided

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Lauren0202

21st Aug 23

I am also having this issue with this pill. I am extremely bloated all of the time and have gained 2 stone in the 2 years I have been on it. I have the IBS symptoms you have been talking about. If you don't mind me asking, what did you switch to? I'm really struggling with this atm :(

Abbymac87

13th Sep 23

Hi @lauren0202 I'm sorry to say but I've not found a good alternative yet :-( I had the awful bloating too! I would just sit there feeling so uncomfortable and would be rushing to the loo after every meal and it all went away as soon as I came off it. I attempted zoely next but my mood went so bad I couldn't stop crying so I had to stop that. I'm trying to decide what on earth to try next that won't upset my skin and helps my mood but doesn't make my body poorly in other ways! Let me know if you try anything good alternatives.

Lowdown55580

2nd Feb 24

I just wanted to thank you. I’ve had horrible experiences with the Pill and I’m trying Qlaira thanks to your review

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Lauren0202

21st Aug 23

I am also having this issue with this pill. I am extremely bloated all of the time and have gained 2 stone in the 2 years I have been on it. I have the IBS symptoms you have been talking about. If you don't mind me asking, what did you switch to? I'm really struggling with this atm :(

Abbymac87

13th Sep 23

Hi @lauren0202 I'm sorry to say but I've not found a good alternative yet :-( I had the awful bloating too! I would just sit there feeling so uncomfortable and would be rushing to the loo after every meal and it all went away as soon as I came off it. I attempted zoely next but my mood went so bad I couldn't stop crying so I had to stop that. I'm trying to decide what on earth to try next that won't upset my skin and helps my mood but doesn't make my body poorly in other ways! Let me know if you try anything good alternatives.

Lowdown55580

2nd Feb 24

I just wanted to thank you. I’ve had horrible experiences with the Pill and I’m trying Qlaira thanks to your review

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