Contraception Reviews

Mini pill vs Vasectomy

Mini pill

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Vasectomy

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Overview

Rated 3.4

36 reviews

Daily

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 5.0

1 reviews

Permanent

Frequency

Over 99%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

Permanent

Effect on fertility

Mini pill ingredients

Main hormones in Mini pill

progestin

Vasectomy ingredients

Vasectomy is a surgical procedure to cut or seal the tubes that carry a man’s sperm. It prevents pregnancy by stopping sperm getting into a man’s semen which is then ejaculated during sexual intercourse.

What Lowdown reviewers say

Mood

36% no impact on mood

Bleeds

42% stopped periods

Sex drive

36% no impact

Weight

44% no impact

Skin

36% no impact on skin

Cycle return

57% don’t know impact

Mood

100% no impact on mood

Bleeds

100% can't tell

Sex drive

100% no impact

Weight

100% no impact

Skin

100% no impact on skin

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

Period pain

Heavy menstrual bleeding

There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this birth control

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Real life reviews from people like you

Mini pill reviews

36 reviews

Mini pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Slynd birth control pill  

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.

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Improved skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Slynd birth control pill  

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
35 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  18th Jan 26

Norethindrone 0.35 birth control pill  

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

3 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Slynd birth control pill  

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Slynd birth control pill  

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
35 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  18th Jan 26

Norethindrone 0.35 birth control pill  

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

3 helpful

0 comments


Vasectomy reviews

1 reviews

Vasectomy  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  16th Oct 24

Vasectomy  

Essentially painless procedure. Had a few aches here and there. Haven't gotten anyone pregnant.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Vasectomy  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  16th Oct 24

Vasectomy  

Essentially painless procedure. Had a few aches here and there. Haven't gotten anyone pregnant.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

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