Drospirenone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Janelle
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 24, 2021

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "First of all I really hoped that this would work for me but it didn't. I was taking this to suppress my endometriosis. I am 35 and this is the first BC I have been on. My first three weeks were fine, and I was optimistic because of no cramping and no endo pain. Then came my second packet. I started to have breakthrough bleeding. More than just spotting. I am severely anemic due to having endo for so many years. Needless to say I started feeling absolutely awful due to the constant bleeding. I had to quit my job because I could no longer handle the long commute due to weakness from bleeding so much. Luckily I found a job closer to home. I actually stuck it out with Slynd for 6 months to give it a fair chance. The final straw came when I started noticing that I was feeling incredibly down about weight gain and the never ending bleeding. I was breaking down everyday. I should have stopped taking it after month 3 instead of month 6. I put myself through too much giving this a chance."

• sivc
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 20, 2024

Slynd (drospirenone) "I get Hemiplegic migraines and have hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome. My life has been marked by painful flares of sore joints, migraines, and fatigue, multiple times a month and always on the same sections of my cycle. Slynd has reduced this by around 95% and it has given me my life back after decades of chronic pain. I’m now on month 6, but the improvements began from month 3 onwards. I also get no periods now which is a bonus, this happened from around month 3 onwards."

• Sweed
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2021

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "If you are a young girl and do not have headaches or blood clotting disorders, DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL!! Even if you do have headaches, just get the combination pill and take an Advil. This pill consumed my life for six months. I had my period EVERY WEEK! My hormones were all out of whack since I was only getting progestin, so this caused me to become extremely depressed. When I told my primary care doctor about what my gynecologist prescribed me, she was baffled because this pill was made for women 35 or older! She put me on a combination pill and it’s currently working it’s magic to keep me protected (which the other pill was not as protective as this one for a girl my age) and it’s in the process of regulating my periods, which I still get irregularly for the time being."

• Snb
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 21, 2021

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "Birth control reacts differently for everyone but Slynd is not for me. I have given it 6 months but I still only get one week per month WITHOUT a period. My Slynd side effects are that I have become anemic, weak, exhausted, lots of dizziness, I have to pee constantly and I’ve put on weight mostly because I am so bloated all the time. I get nauseous often as well. It seems to defeat the purpose of birth control considering I only get a good 5-7 days without bleeding. Switching to Yaz and hoping for the best because I believe that my body needs the estrogen in order to regulate things."

• Lane
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2022

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "Slynd definitely doesn't work for me. My OB recommended it because I get really sick on my period the first day or two of every month cycle. She said she recommended this birth control for women in their late 30's early 40's (me), and that most women said it basically removed their period completely and they had no pain/sickness anymore. I went from having a 4 day period (with only one heavy sick day) to having a period the majority of every month... heavy for over 2 weeks at a time too! The first month I felt so sick on it, and had really heavy bleeding. I pushed through and was encouraged to stick with it for 3 months until my body could get used to it. I just finished month 3 and I am stopping. I would rather be sick one day a month than have a period almost every day of the month!!!"

• SM-27
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2022

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "I'm 41 and I started taking this pill in June of 2022. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS, and I had been having some pain and an irregular period and I've never taken birth control pills before. The first month was horrendous, but it could have just been because of the PCOS. I bled very heavily for 23 days. I felt very light-headed bloated moody and was having to constantly go to the bathroom. My doctor when I called to say is this normal ended up upping my dosage to taking two a day until the heavy bleeding stopped. Day 23 after taking two pills a day for an entire week it finally stopped. And since then I haven't had a period, no cramps no bloating and I felt great. I lost weight I don't have any mood issues and I have so much more energy. Next week we decide if I continue it going forward and I love it so far. Works for me"

• Net
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2020

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "I am half way though my 3rd pack of Slynd pills and so far I really like this one. I was on norethindrone (mylan) for almost a year and had headaches, weight gain, mood issues. I stopped for a month then got on Slynd. I started it the first day of my cycle. I started my second pack and had spotting for 2 days (I'm assuming was a period) slight cramps. My third pack same thing, I had spotting the first day of the pack (when my period was to come) and slight cramps and felt like I had a period with mild symptoms. I'm hoping it stays like this but I know I'm still adjusting. No weight gain so far, no acne, my mood is much better than my other pill. I get it through nurx and my ins covers it luckily because so far so good!"

• Liann
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2020

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "I am into a month and a half. At first I had spotting here and there. The past few days it has been almost a normal period. The doctor said it could take up to 3 months for my body to regulate to it. So far, I have noticed more break outs, slight cramps, and some depression/anxiety however my body is adjusting so thats to be expected, especially since I already suffer from both. My doctor has me skip placebo pills and said I wont get my period anymore in a few months by doing so. I'll be back to update after a few more months. Just remember.. it takes your body time to adjust (could be a few months). Nothing unbearable."

• Cat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2021

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "Originally started taking this pill for terrible cramps and pain during period. After 5 months, Slynd has reduced my period to only 3 days and the pain has decreased somewhat. I was pretty happy with the shorter period and less pain, but the acne is terrible. I had an absolutely clear face and back before taking this medication. Now my face and back are always covered in pimples. I cannot take it anymore I will be switching off of this pill. Just to note I did switch from tri-lo marzia to Slynd and tri-lo is much more effective with helping with acne but useless for cramps. I will be trying Yaz next..."

• Miranda
• April 1, 2020

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "My insurance covers it which is great. I took it for 12 days and Slynd is not right for me. I have migraines caused by estrogen, thus my Dr prescribed the Mirena in 2015. After 3 months I got cystic acne. It was awful. I eventually had it removed and took spironolactone to get the acne under control even after having the IUD removed. Fast forward to last month. I had been on Nuvaring for over a year and LOVED it. However, I was getting occasional migraines. My Dr suggested I switch to Slynd given that is it progesterone based but will not cause acne. I was hesitant but was willing to try it. I had extreme break through bleeding. I am not talking spotting, I am talking the bad kind. I also started getting cystic acne all over again. I had crazy dreams. My eyes were so dry. I did not have any emotional effects. My Dr told me to continue taking it to get over the transition but I stopped it. I would much rather have a migraine than the acne that took a year to get under control before."

• Bearb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2022

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "For context, I have PMDD and suspected endometriosis; I also have many mental health problems and my periods made existence unbearable. I recently started using Slynd (finishing the first packet this week), and wow, what a difference it has made! I had been initially taking Loryna for well over a year and *thought* it was working well for me with minimal side effects. I only switched to Slynd because I started experiencing migraines with aura. I was super nervous about the switch as Loryna had been the only birth control I had ever been on, but I'm so happy I did. Emotionally and physically, I feel like a new me. My PMDD-induced emotional meltdowns are pretty much nonexistent so far. I assumed how I felt while taking Loryna was unrelated, but now I realize it made me more anxious/depressed. I enjoy life again, and I'm glad I made the switch! I am not currently sexually active, but I take it at the same time every day, just in case."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2023

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "Ok so after reading all of the reviews I wanted to post mine to WARN people about what can happen. I only did one month on Slynd and it was actually hell, I bled for 17 days with some of the worst cramps I have ever had. I’m not saying this will happen to everyone BUT be warned it can happen and it wasn’t fun. I was way too scared to even try another month."

• Perim...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 9, 2022

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "I'm 43, no kids, and started going through "the change" about a year ago. I'd never had heavy periods or cramps or anything before, but boy let me tell you, that stuff punched me straight in the baby maker last year! HEAVY periods (we're talking anemia) and cramps that would take my breath away (I now feel like ab idiot for telling other women that they were exaggerating for all those years!) Thankfully, the gods forgave my ignorance and my new gyno offered Slynd. My husband was confused at first (he had a vasectomy years ago) but once I convinced him that I wasn't cheating on him, lol, we researched it together and we're so glad we did! I haven't had a period since starting Slynd 9 months ago, no cramps, and I'm less angry. I say "less" because my seizure medications keep me from being a happy-little-tree ALL the time, but better is STILL better! Ps- I have migraines with auras, and my body violently rejected a copper IUD years ago, so I'm incredibly thankful for the option of Sylnd!"

• Spicy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 20, 2023

Slynd (drospirenone) "Okay, girls. I’m here to give you a positive review. I started this medication because I had awful periods. I’m talking cramps to where I would have to miss work, and I felt like I was dying. I told my doctor I wanted to skip periods, and this medication and the mini pill are the only pills I can take with other medications I take. For the first 3 months, I spotted every day. Within those 3 months, I may have had 1 period that lasted 1 day, with no cramps starting the second month. As of 2 weeks ago, the spotting ceased. My mood is better and I’m losing weight. I love it. I’m thankful for the manufacturer coupon because my insurance would not cover it. Starting my 4th pack tonight. Don’t be scared to try this. Give your body at least 3-4 months to adjust."

• Draino
• October 30, 2020

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "I have been on Slynd for about a month. I typically have heavy painful periods. The first month was great. I didn’t have a period and didn’t have any pain at all. The 2nd month has been horrible. I’m on day 24 of a heavy period with enormous blood clots. I stopped taking the pill and I am bleeding even heavier now and I’m also in pain. Not sure when this will be over."

• Sara
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 4, 2024

Slynd (drospirenone) "My OBGYN prescribed me this birth control to help with PCOS-related issues like longer-than-normal periods, painful periods, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding. She thought a non-hormonal birth control would work better for me, given PCOS is a hormone imbalance. I've been on this pill for about a year now and I'm happy with it. The first 3 months or so I had experienced significant breakthrough bleeding, but it went away. I also don't take the placebo to avoid a period altogether. Sometimes I experience light spotting during that week but rarely. I don't think this medication has had any significant impact on my weight, acne, or hirsutism. And I wouldn't say it has changed my mood much at all. Overall, I am happy with this birth control."

• SJC
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2024

Slynd (drospirenone) "I am 48 with small fibroids and adenomyosis with heavy bleeding. The first 6 weeks were rough with major gerd, anxiety, tooth pain, and severe thirst. All subsided by the third pill pack. No bleeding at all, endo swelling is gone too! No endo pain! However, this med has caused my liver enzymes to go up and made me more tolerant to thyroid meds, so I needed an increase. 8 out of 10!"

• Krat
• August 23, 2020

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "Ive tried a lot of different birth control pills & an IUD. I've always had irregular periods & bad cramps. My doctor thinks I could have endometriosis so she suggested I try this last pill before proceeding with a laparoscopy. I hardly have any cramping since starting Slynd. I am on my third week of my second pack & it seems to be helping the cramps. I started bleeding during the third week of my first pack, and bled heavily for about 2 weeks. I finished the pack and the bleeding stopped. In the middle of my second week of my second pack my period started again. I've noticed more anxiety & mood swings. Also what is up with this acne? Ive never had acne in my entire life. Maybe a couple pimples here and there before my period but this is insane. Ive already gotten this far so I will finish out the 3 months."

• ATS
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2020

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "I started taking Slynd after experiencing migraines with auras on my previous birth control. At the recommendation from a nurse practitioner, I started taking Slynd. I only took the medication for about 2 months when I decided to stop. I was experiencing awful mood swings that were far more emotional than before, bad cramping, and consistent spotting. I know depression is not a physical symptom, but my depression was far worse and more frequent in episodes while I was taking this medication."

• Han
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2020

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "Just starting my third pack of Slynd. I haven’t had any spotting or bleeding since I started. I skipped the placebo pills on my first pack and took them with my second pack, but haven’t had any period symptoms, which has been strange. I was put on Slynd due to my blood pressure being a bit high, so my doctor said this pill Slynd does not affect it as much as other birth control pills. After reading some of these comments, I’m not sure that she was truthful in that statement, but so far it’s been ok."

• Kayla
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2022

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "I started taking Slynd June 9th of this year, I am now at the end of my second pack and so far I have no complaints. I was on a combination bc, Yaz and then Yasmin for PMDD and abnormal bleeding, the estrogen was wreaking havoc on my body so I had an endometrial ablation and then I started Slynd. The second week into the first pack I bled like I was dying for 8 days, and now no breakthrough bleeding. I have maybe had one day since then where I had faint brown spotting for a few hours, I am skipping the placebos until the end of my third pack so that the medication has time to get into my body but like I said so far no problems. I feel better, mentally no mood swings, no acne and no weight gain at all. I’m 34, my tubes are tied so I am not using it for protection but for PMDD and period regulation. I really recommend this for women who can’t handle estrogen and are going through severe PMDD in their mid 30s because this has really worked well. I hope it continues to do it’s job!"

• Jessie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2023

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "Do not recommend it. I was recommended this drug by my GP against my usual birth control after having a baby and it has caused me a racing heart rate of 198 beats per minute, nausea, numbness, and pain in my right leg. It resulted in me being taken to the emergency department by paramedics where I received a defibrillator shock to my chest. I am now in a stable condition but as a result of this, I now need to take medication to regulate my heart and blood thinners to prevent a clot. Please hear my warning. Do not use this!!!"

• KP18
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 8, 2022

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "I don't want to jinx it, but I've been on this birth control for over a year and it's the only pill I've ever taken where I don't feel like I'm taking anything. Just no period and no endometriosis. First month was rough but it's been amazing ever since."

• Olivia
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2023

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "I started on Slynd after having my first daughter and straight away noticed a lot of hormonal acne around my mouth. For reference, I never had trouble with acne prior to this, and despite a very rigid skincare routine, it continues to spread. I have also noticed issues with sleep maintenance, I find myself awake at 3/4 am with racing thoughts unable to sleep. I am steadily gaining weight on this pill despite eating relatively well and exercising often. And lastly, I am always bloating and have horrible gas. I have used this for almost a month and will be ceasing it."

• A girl
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 31, 2023

Slynd (drospirenone) for Birth Control "This pill has saved my life. I can’t take combination birth control due to high blood pressure, so my gyno prescribed me Slynd after taking a different mini pill and having the worst side effects. With Slynd, I have never felt better. I used to have heavy bleeding, nausea, vomiting and horrendous cramps. But since my first month of taking slynd, my period is practically non existent. I have also had no visible side effects other than possible weight gain, but I’m also a college student with a horrible diet so that could be the reason too. All in all, this pill has done God’s work, and I’m not even religious "