Slynd for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2020

"Absolutely awful. This is the first time I've taken Slynd, and it has given me nothing but problems. I have cramps every day. My headaches were the reason I had to change my meds, and they have gotten much worse. I'm so bloated and feeling icky. Not to mention, my irritability has never been this bad. It doesn't help that I've been bleeding every day since I've started this. 0/10. Would never recommend to anyone for anything. I wish I had never started taking these meds."

• Rin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 13, 2021

"Terrible experience. I started this birth control in February. The doctor warned me that I’d have irregular bleeding for the first few months, and that’s normal (my body adjusting to the pills), but it is now August, and I’m still having irregular bleeding. Since beginning, it’s been a pattern of bleeding times and short times of me actually off my cycle. Isn’t it supposed to be the other way around? That’s 2 weeks of me bleeding and just about 2 or 3 days off me not bleeding. I’ve wasted so much money on pads and tampons. I’ve ruined so many panties. Don’t even get me started on my sex life. Do not take this. You’ll definitely regret it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2021

"I stopped birth control for 5 years. We are trying to have another child, but so far no luck. My periods started getting very heavy with lots of clots. So my doctor scheduled a procedure to look and biopsy my womb next month. I can’t get a period until then, so it started with a combination pill and my blood pressure kept going higher and higher. So he put me on this, my biggest thing is emotions! I’m going crazy on this pill like I never have before. I told my doctor I’m never doing this again. So this might be good for some, it seems to not be making my blood pressure rise, but I cry at the drop of a hat or get very upset easily. I have not had this much emotion in a long time. Can’t wait to stop it!"

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2022

"I’m almost done with my first pack of Slynd, and I’m miserable. I am taking it for PMDD, peri-menopause, but on this, I started having hot flashes multiple times a day, my mood was all over the place, and I felt low-grade depression as well as my anxiety spiking. I sleep worse than before because now I also grind my teeth so bad (because my anxiety is worse), I wake up with my whole face tired and sore. I’m asking my Dr. if I can quit after this pack. My regular peri-menopause symptoms and PMDD were easier to deal with before taking Slynd, and it wasn’t easy then! So it tells you how unhappy I am on this pill."

• Lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2022

"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's cycle. She said she recommended this birth control for women in their late 30s and early 40s (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!!!"

• 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."

• Swe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2021

"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."

• Mir...
• April 1, 2020

"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 it is progesterone-based but will not cause acne. I was hesitant but was willing to try it. I had extreme breakthrough 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."

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

"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."

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

"I am halfway through 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, and 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 it was a period) and 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, and my mood is much better than with my other pill. I get it through Nurx, and my insurance covers it, luckily, because so far, so good!"

• Lia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2020

"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 breakouts, slight cramps, and some depression/anxiety, however, my body is adjusting, so that's to be expected, especially since I already suffer from both. My doctor has me skip placebo pills and said I won’t 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."

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

"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 an 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 Slynd!"

• Dra...
• October 30, 2020

"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."

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

"Originally started taking this pill for terrible cramps and pain during my 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..."

• D C...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 30, 2024

"I’m 42, and I tried the IUD years ago. And for 3 years, it worked. I went back to do another 3, and it was painful, and I bled heavily. The cramps were unbearable. I always had an extremely heavy period, and most BC constantly agitated the flow. I found Slynd 3 years ago, and I barely have a period. I barely have any side effects. I think it may cause bloat slightly because I did keto prior to my relationship and lost a ton of weight. I tried to do it again, and I barely lost 5 pounds. Mostly in my belly area, but it could also be perimenopause. All in all, this pill is really a great option for BC if you are older. Seems a lot of younger people experience bleeding, but I can honestly say I have spotted maybe 5 times in 3 years, and it was over in a day or 2."

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

"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. 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."

• Kra...
• August 23, 2020

"I've tried a lot of different birth control pills and an IUD. I've always had irregular periods and 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, and 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 and mood swings. Also, what is up with this acne? I've never had acne in my entire life. Maybe a couple of pimples here and there before my period, but this is insane. I've already gotten this far, so I will finish out the 3 months."

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

"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

"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 okay."

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

"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."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2021

"I am on birth control because of my PCOS. I have been on this birth control because I received migraines with other forms of birth control. This birth control worked for the migraines. I am rating it such a low rating because the migraines are not as bad as the other side effects I had with this birth control. The side effects for me are the worst acne of my life, weight gain, and severe hair loss. I tried lo estrogen, and I didn’t really like that because I got a lighter period, but it was very irregular, and I still had migraines. I am in the process of finishing this pack and then switching to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo again, it caused migraines but had no other side effects for me."

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2022

"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 its job!"

• KP1...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 8, 2022

"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. The first month was rough, but it's been amazing ever since."

• Shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2021

"I will never use Slynd birth control again. This stuff caused heavy, extended bleeding the first month. I am now trying to balance my hormones so I can stop this 17-day heavy period. Breakthrough bleeding is spotting, not 10 days of full clotting and excessive pad changes. Never again."

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

"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."