Slynd for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• Hun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2021

"I've been on the pills for about a month and a half now. I don't want to go on and on, but the pill has only had negative side effects on me. My face is breaking out badly, I'm gaining weight quickly, and my depression is getting worse. I'd advise strongly against this one unless you have no other option."

• Sab...
• June 3, 2020

"I have taken Slynd for exactly one month as of yesterday. As for side effects, occasionally I get headaches, but nothing overbearing. I do feel nauseous at times; I think my body is still getting used to taking the pill. The reason I got on birth control was to regulate my periods. I have not taken birth control in over 5 years. I have not had any breakthrough bleeding! Thank goodness, but I am a little concerned because I have not had my period. I take the pill every day at the same time faithfully. I did read certain teas and herbal supplements can decrease the effectiveness. Licorice tea is my favorite, and I drink at least two cups a day. Also, I incorporate flaxseeds into my diet; sometimes I will take melatonin before bed. I really hope it doesn’t affect anything! Has anyone else heard about this? I plan on giving a complete review after the 3rd month. This will give my body time to adjust."

• ros...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 3, 2021

"I have been on Slynd for 7 months now. Previously, I have had Nexplanon for 3 years. I liked it, but I did not get a new one inserted because I was tired of the irregular bleeding. I tried the NuvaRing but only kept it in for a week because I was having horrible mood swings and suicidal ideation. I really wanted a regular period, which is why I chose this pill. While I like Slynd, I have not had a single period since I started using it, which kind of freaks me out sometimes, so I have a 100-pack of pregnancy tests on hand just in case-thankfully, none have ever been positive. I also sometimes miss a pill, and that has never been a problem. I have occasional light cramping. I haven’t really noticed a difference in my mood, skin, or libido either."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2022

"I will never take this again. I started 2 yesterday, and my mood has been horrible. I have been snapping at everyone, being rude and screaming like a banshee since I started taking this pill and having bouts of crying after snapping at everyone in the house over the most silly, tiny little things when I am usually calm. I have been having intrusive thoughts and nightmares that have basically scarred me, and my anxiety and depression have just gone downhill. I have 0 motivation to do anything and just sit on the couch all day. My experience was horrible, and I can't wait for the side effects to go away. I would rather be anemic and bleed heavily than be like this."

• Che...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 3, 2023

"I've been on progesterone-only for 4 years but suffered a lot of bleeding/spotting throughout the month, which ultimately would make me get off the pill after 6 months to a year & restart the process all over again. I've been on Slynd now for 7 months and it's absolutely the best! No more breakthrough bleeding (I did spot the first 3 months close to the inactive pills). However, now I no longer have a period. My skin is more on the dryer side (I used to have very oily skin), and I did break out more, but it calmed down after 3 months. I'm not on an emotional roller coaster anymore like I previously was too. Everyone is different and what works for me might not for you, however, I do recommend giving it a try!!"

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

"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 every day. I should have stopped taking it after month 3 instead of month 6. I put myself through too much giving this a chance."

• Cla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2021

"I would never recommend this to anyone. I have been taking this pill for 2 months, and I feel horrible. I started my period on the 27th of July. Today is the 22nd of the next month. My period has almost been on for a month. I really would never have taken this pill if I knew all this bleeding was going to occur. I suffer from fibroids, which had given me low iron. Messing with this pill, I am pretty sure I will need another iron infusion."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2020

"I have been on Slynd for almost a year now, and I love it. Unfortunately, I have to move to a new BC because my insurance doesn’t cover it. At first, I never got a period, but after 3 months, your body gets used to the pill. My period would be spotting super light for about 3 days. At first, I had mood swings and loss of sex drive. Once your body gets used to it, it’s really a great pill."

• Wha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2022

"My OB prescribed Slynd after I had my child in Oct. 2021 and due to my chronic HTN. I'm 39 with a history of adenomyosis, PCOS, anemia, and now fibroids (as discovered with this pregnancy). I have had infertility issues; this was an IUI. I was reluctant to start it, but I sure didn't want any accidents. My insurance didn't cover it, but a coupon covered it 100%. I finally started it at the end of Dec. as I was abstaining and still no period. Now I am in my second week and have been bleeding for 4 days! I'm having a full-blown period where I need overnight pads during the day due to the 'gush.' I'm miserable! I take the pill every day precisely at the same time, and I am having postpartum hair loss and my acne is flaring up. Slynd can contribute to the hair loss and acne, and I am losing clumps daily. I have been irritable but don't know if it is related to postpartum hormones. At this point, I feel that I am better off stopping and taking my chances."

• Lal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2020

"Got prescribed Slynd after a D&C for uterine polyps that would cause very heavy bleeding. I started taking them that same day. Had spotting on and off all month with a very light period that lasted 2 days. Finally, a very light period after years suffering from heavy bleeding. I'm on my second pack in my second week and I have had no spotting. So far, I'm loving it, I have no side effects with it."

• JRa...
• October 27, 2020

"I’ve never left a review on anything before, but this birth control is horrible. I’m 4 months PP, and I’ve been on this for 3 months. There’s only 1 week out of every month that I’m not bleeding. Cramps are still there. My bloating is horrible. I’m more depressed than ever, and it’s a weird kind of depression, like I just feel blank and feel like I can’t speak comfortably. I feel all zoned out and thoughtless. I’ve struggled with depression before, but never like this. Now that I’m reading all these reviews, I’m realizing it’s this birth control that’s causing me to feel this way. I’m nauseous pretty much every day. I’ve been lashing out over everything. Like really lashing out with some serious anger. I’m irritable, even toward people who are simply just talking around me. Yeah, it’s not a good birth control. At all. I’m stopping it tomorrow."

• Rob...
• May 24, 2021

"2 years on Slynd. Pros: - clear skin, less oily, - less swelling in my face and body (I retain less water and look slimmer as a result!) - I lose weight easier and can exercise more consistently without hormones affecting my uni xc training. - sleep better. - mood stable. Cons: - low sex drive. When I get turned on occasionally, I'm not able to self-lubricate. - I have curly hair. Slynd caused my curls to loosen. Now they're big curls rather than tight curls. I wasn't sure for a bit if this was really the cause, so I stopped taking Slynd. Once I did, the new growth (3 months of growth to see 1.5 inches of new hair) was so much curlier again! I'm not mad about this side effect personally, but some curly girls may not want this! - Sometimes the stable mood turns into a flat mood, way too stable. Sometimes I become depressed because nothing makes me very excited anymore. However, I still prefer this over the intense mood swings I used to get without Slynd."

• Len...
• June 18, 2020

"I started the first pack of Slynd during my period, and I had spotting after 2 weeks of the pack for about a week, and then I got my period with the placebo pills, as expected, for about 4 days. During my second pack, I had about 4 days of spotting and some bleeding, but then I skipped my period at the end of the 2nd pack (during the placebos), and then on the 3rd pack, I didn't have any spotting or breakthrough bleeding until 2 days before the placebos of that pack. So I was clean for about 5 weeks straight, which was exciting. But now I am on my 4th pack, and I had heavy breakthrough bleeding only a week after my period ended, and I am still waiting for the spotting to stop a week later. The nurse at my gyno practice said it could take up to 6 months for my body to get used to the pill. It has been pretty concerning, given that naturally my period cycle was very consistent and regular. I haven't had any other side effects from Slynd other than the irregular bleeding/spotting."

• ama...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2020

"I was switched to Slynd after taking Sprintec for 3 years due to high blood pressure. I unfortunately had a bad experience taking Slynd. It gave me the worst cystic acne (my skin was clear before). I had a lot of spotting during the first pack and horrible cramps. My period was very light, but the cramps were so bad during it I contemplated going to the hospital. The second pack, I also experienced horrible cramping that would wake me up at night, but my period never came and still has not. I’ve gained 20 pounds since starting Slynd without changing any of my normal daily habits. On top of all this, my insurance refuses to cover it, and it is very expensive ($250 a pack)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2020

"I have been on Slynd for a few months now, and I LOVE it! I have endometriosis and would have terrible periods prior to taking this. After my third baby, my gyn suggested a birth control and put me on Slynd. I had a period the first month, but haven’t had one since. I get very mild cramping around when I should get my period, and that’s it. This has done wonders for me."

• Aly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2020

"On the second month of this pill, and so far, feeling great, despite all of these negative reviews. I did have my period for about 2 weeks, though! I’m not nauseous or sick or depressed. Hopefully, things stay this way!"

• Tdu...
• October 25, 2020

"I've been on Slynd since January of this year. I have my period frequently during the month and at times up to 15 days. It will go away for a few days and come back. It is annoying and concerning. My cycle came from 9/26 - 10/5, 10/12-10/16, and it started again today, 10/24! My first time taking progesterone-only pills."

• gir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2020

"I’m on my second pack of Slynd, and it was a big change for me. From switching my old birth control, Taytulla, to Slynd was the best decision I made. I was depressed, had bad migraines, gained excess weight on Taytulla, but when my doctor recommended Slynd, I didn’t think it would be much of a change, but it worked!! Mind you, I’m now 11 months postpartum, and sometimes after birth it may take a while for your body to get back to normal or for you to learn your body again, so switching to Slynd made my journey easier. I do not take the placebo pills, as I realized they may or may not give you your period. If you want to completely stop your period on any birth control, do not take the placebo pills and start your next pack right away. It’s worked for me, I love Slynd. So far, so good."

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2022

"I started taking Slynd to help with my heavy periods. I have 3 small fibroids, and I hoped this would lighten my flow until I could figure out my surgical options. I started taking it on the first day of my period, and the first thing that happened was bloating that was so intense I could barely put on pants. I had the WORST period of my life. The cramps were debilitating. After about 10 days of pain and cramping, things slowed to just some spotting, but after a week of that, my period came back HEAVIER AND MORE PAINFUL than I’ve ever experienced in my life. I was literally filling up an overnight pad every 45 minutes. I stopped taking the pill after 18 days of starting because the side effects were unbearable. I’m 5 days off it, and my body is slowly returning to normal. Don’t make the mistake I made by ignoring the low approval rating for this medication. The side effects are horrific."

• My ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 22, 2024

"I've tried numerous birth controls, and this is by far the best for me. I have absolutely no side effects. I stopped getting my period prior to being on this, and I never got another. My gyno does sonos to make sure my lining is staying thin and recommends I stay on it since it works so well for me. I think it's worth a try if you're looking for something new!"

• pmd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2022

"This is only my first month on the pill, but so far I haven't felt much. I take it in the morning and sleep very well at night (maybe better than normal), but I feel a little bit overheated in bed. I don't feel nauseated, but I have a total loss of appetite. I already lost lbs to where people are noticing, and my clothes are loose. I'm not coming from another BC--haven't been on one for years and years. I was expecting headaches, zits, hell, but honestly, I don't feel anything. I think I'm calmer. I'm so curious if this will fix my PMDD because it supposedly stops ovulation. I shall be back to report!"

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2023

"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!!!"

• Dal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2023

"I was prescribed Slynd after my doctor found my BP high during an office visit, and my readings at home were high also. I was on Yaz for several years before Slynd. I had withdrawal bleeding on Yaz during the inactive pills. When my doctor switched me to Slynd, I was dreading the breakthrough bleeding I knew I was probably going to have. My first month, I had no breakthrough bleeding and no period! I have now been on Slynd for 6 months and have experienced no breakthrough bleeding, and my periods have stopped! It has been wonderful for me! I am 42 and was a long time user of combo birth control pills/ring since age 17 due to heavy periods. I always had a period on the combo pills, and some months, I still had very heavy periods while on the combo pills. Slynd has been an easy transition for me and has had an added bonus of having no bleeding. I do get some slight cramping during the 4 days of inactive pills, but no bleeding or spotting at all!"

• Ker...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 8, 2020

"I’ve been on this birth control Slynd since the beginning of the year. It started out great. Very light periods, little to no cramping. I had breakthrough bleeding a couple of times, but I figured my body was just adjusting. It’s now October, and I feel so awful. I have been breakthrough bleeding for a week and a half, on and off, with a wide range of heaviness and clots. My cramps are getting worse and worse, and I feel like there’s no end in sight. I thought something was wrong with my body, but after reading these reviews, I can confidently say that it is from Slynd. This is the first progestin-only pill I’ve been on, as I am usually on a combined pill. I didn’t do any research before starting this pill; my doctor suggested it, and I decided to try it. I know every body is different, but in the past couple of months, I have had nothing but painful periods, cramping, and breakthrough bleeding. I’m not pregnant, though, so I guess it’s been working."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2022

"I started Slynd because I was suffering from severe PPMD on my previous combination birth control, Kariva. I was using Kariva birth control for almost 10 years and didn't realize the extremely negative side effects that I had been dealing with. I switched from the combination pill to Slynd to regulate/balance my hormones, and I can say that I feel 95% better. The first week was very difficult since my hormones were very imbalanced. However, give it 3 months, and you'll feel much better. I no longer suffer from intrusive thoughts, feelings of anger, etc. I no longer get my period on Slynd, which was an adjustment for me, and I have very mild symptoms of PMS, which I believe has to do with being estrogen-free. I did not gain weight, and I was initially worried I would break out, but I did not. After a few months, I've had one month of mild spotting, but nothing to worry about."