Mini pill vs Male condom Comparison & Alternatives

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Overview

Rated 3.4

28 reviews

Daily

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 4.5

4 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

87% - 98%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Mini pill ingredients

Main hormones in Mini pill

progestin

Male condom ingredients

Male condoms are thin latex or polyurethane sheaths that are worn on the penis during sex.

What Lowdown reviewers say

Mood

32% no impact on mood

Bleeds

36% stopped periods

Sex drive

43% no impact

Weight

50% no impact

Skin

39% no impact on skin

Cycle return

60% don’t know impact

Mood

50% no impact on mood

Bleeds

50% no change

Sex drive

75% no impact

Weight

100% no impact

Skin

50% improved skin

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

Period pain

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Protects against STDs

Non-hormonal

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Mini pill reviews

28 reviews

Mini pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Mini pill

I lost so much hair. I’m done using this. My periods are more painful, I’m so tired now

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 21st Apr 25

Mini pill

Best bc pill experience I've had

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 16th Apr 25

Slynd birth control pill

Really love it! I can skip my periods, don't experience migraines and my acne cleared up!

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Mini pill

I lost so much hair. I’m done using this. My periods are more painful, I’m so tired now

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 21st Apr 25

Mini pill

Best bc pill experience I've had

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 16th Apr 25

Slynd birth control pill

Really love it! I can skip my periods, don't experience migraines and my acne cleared up!

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 20th Apr 25

Male condom

Used for 1 - 3 mo

26 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1st Jan 25

Male condom

No changes

Used for 8+ yr

27 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 29th Dec 24

Male condom

Overall it's been great, but remembering a pill at a specific time is challenging for me

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 20th Apr 25

Male condom

Used for 1 - 3 mo

26 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1st Jan 25

Male condom

No changes

Used for 8+ yr

27 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 29th Dec 24

Male condom

Overall it's been great, but remembering a pill at a specific time is challenging for me

Used for 8+ yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 4th Sep 24

Male condom

Condoms did not change any part of my period for me, no side effects of using this form of contraceptive and it has been effective in avoiding pregnancy as well as STDs.

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Mini pill vs Male condom

Overview

Mini pill ingredients

Male condom ingredients

What Lowdown reviewers say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

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Used for 1 - 3 mo

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🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

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🇺🇸 US

• 21st Apr 25

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Used for 1 - 3 mo

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🇺🇸 US

• 16th Apr 25

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

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🇺🇸 US

• 21st Apr 25

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Used for 1 - 3 mo

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🇺🇸 US

• 16th Apr 25

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

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🇺🇸 US

• 20th Apr 25

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Used for 1 - 3 mo

26 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1st Jan 25

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Used for 8+ yr

27 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 29th Dec 24

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 20th Apr 25

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Used for 1 - 3 mo

26 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1st Jan 25

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Used for 8+ yr

27 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 29th Dec 24

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Used for 8+ yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 4th Sep 24

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