Slynd and Depression: What Users Say

• SBa...
• March 13, 2021

For Birth Control "I have tried almost every pill out there and have had side effects that I didn’t want to live with. My last hope was Slynd. While I had a lot of breakthrough bleeding in the beginning because I was switching from a combination pill, everything worked itself out by the third month. It’s important to give your body time to adjust! My mood is so much better on Slynd with a lot less anxiety and depression. I feel more energized and lost 8 pounds! I have some cramps but other than that I can’t complain. I also noticed less PMS symptoms. It’s a good option for those that don’t do well on the combined pill. I love that it is more forgiving than other POPs and I can be a little late and not have to panic. Also, my insurance didn’t cover it so I am using a coupon and am able to get three packs for $70."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 1, 2020

For Birth Control "I am getting off of this Slynd pill. I cannot take any pills with estrogen, and most progesterone-only pills are too weak for me, so my doctor and I thought this one would be a good fit. I had light bleeding for the first three weeks, but it wasn't too bad. A few weeks into taking it I started to have a lot of emotional/mental health issues. I'd cry at the drop of a hat, get angry very easily, and then it turned into significant anxiety and depression. I also wanted to eat constantly. I do struggle with anxiety normally, but usually not to this extent. I am not myself on this pill. I've had difficulty getting out of bed, thinking rational thoughts, etc. I am sure it can work well for others, but maybe not for people who already struggle with anxiety."

• Jil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on Slynd for over a month, and I already hate it. I'm 35 and have endometriosis with horrible cramps that put me in the hospital. I was in pain a lot, so I wanted relief and a better quality of life. While this pill already relieved me of the terrible endo pain and 7-day periods, my moods are so bad! I cry... A LOT... and for no reason. I'm having more anxiety, and I feel depressed. Also, I have a headache every day and am SO thirsty, my eyes are dry. Sleep has been rough... I can't get a full night's sleep anymore. I get easily annoyed and angry, like I blurt out what I'm thinking because I'm so annoyed. Also, I didn't get my period the first month, but I've been spotting every day since I started taking it. Honestly, I don't know what's worse: the endo pain before Slynd or my mood on Slynd. I have a free 3-month supply, but I don't know if I can take it anymore. I think it's doing me more bad than good."

• Syd...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on Slynd for a few months now, probably around 7 months. My previous birth control pill gave me crazy mood swings and made my depression and anxiety worse, as well as making me extremely irritable. The first three months on Slynd were way better than my previous pill; however, I would experience spotting days or over a week before even taking the placebo pills. About 5 months in, I experienced breakthrough bleeding for 3 weeks. After that, it all went downhill. I find that at the end of the second week of my pack, my depression and anxiety hit an all-time high. Intense mood swings of high anxiety and vicious sadness hit and last until I take my placebos. Every pill affects everyone differently, but if you have a history of depression, anxiety, etc., you may want to use a different pill; I would not recommend this pill."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2021

For Birth Control "Worst birth control I’ve ever tried. I’m almost done with my 3rd month, and I’ve bled almost every single day since I started my first pack. I’ve never had problems with weight gain in the past (I have two kids and always remained at 120 after having them). I got on Slynd 9 months after having my daughter, I was already back to my pre-pregnancy weight then. NOW, I’ve gained 15 lbs. I’ve never been this heavy. None of my clothes fit. I’ve always been active and have worked out since I was 16, I’m now 26. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week and run a mile a day, and I CAN'T LOSE THE WEIGHT. I don’t eat meat, I’m pretty healthy. I’ve literally never had this issue before, and I am so upset. My mental health has been rough since starting this birth control too. I’ve been having such bad depression."

• Tor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2022

For Birth Control "I've been taking birth control pills for a few years now. I've never felt so emotionally drained in my life. From the day I started taking this, I was sad and mad every single day. I cried for no reason and had crazy thoughts running through my head-very unlike me. I'm so depressed because I can't stand going another day just crying myself to sleep. I am so miserable and can't wait for my OBGYN to call me tomorrow to get these pills changed. Not happy, I also started to break out and have rashes on the back of my neck."

• Tor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2022

For Birth Control "I've been taking birth control pills for a few years now. I've never felt so emotionally drained in my life. From the day I started taking this, I was sad and mad every single day. I cried for no reason and had crazy thoughts running through my head-very unlike me. I'm so depressed because I can't stand going another day just crying myself to sleep. I am so miserable and can't wait for my OBGYN to call me tomorrow to get these pills changed. Not happy, I also started to break out and have rashes on the back of my neck."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on Slynd for about a year and a half now. I can't take a combo pill, and a regular progesterone-only pill doesn't help with PMDD. I found this pill does its job. The usual symptoms I deal with are pretty much gone (cramping from ovulation to the end of the period, tender swollen breasts, acne, anger, and depression, and so on). Slynd stopped all that, which was a huge goal. The main issue is my period is very irregular, even a year and a half later. It comes and goes as it pleases and doesn't follow the off days. Sometimes it'll last 4 days, other times, I'd bleed lightly for weeks. At this point, I haven't had a period for almost 3 months, and I'm not pregnant. Overall, I'm happy since the main issue was PMDD and obviously not becoming pregnant."

• Tks...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2023

"Do not let the reviews scare you, each person's experience will vary. Consider your risks with your doctor, but understand it can take months to tell if a medication is working or not. I have endometriosis and fibroids and cannot tolerate estrogen due to aura migraines. I tried Movisse before this, and it was a nightmare (severe bleeding and cramping). I stumbled upon this drug on my own, my doctor had not even heard of it in Canada as it is new. I have been on it for 1.5 months, and upon starting, my bleeding stopped immediately. I now just spot instead of having a period, and my pain has gone from about an 8 to a 2. My oily skin has cleared up, and it looks amazing. I will say I experienced some anxiety and depression the first month, but it gets better. Give this a shot!"

• JT4...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2023

For Birth Control "Before I could even get my prescription, I had to jump through a million hoops because my insurance won’t cover it. This was nothing compared to the side effects. I had migraines and GI distress within 3 days of starting Slynd and felt like I was constantly PMSing. I couldn’t sleep. My mood was terrible - I was so irritable and not sure how I didn’t go off on anyone during this time. I had absolutely no energy and felt like I was in a brain fog. The worst, though, was the depression and anxiety. I haven’t had a depressive episode like Slynd made me have in years, and the anxiety was so bad that I started to have panic attacks. I had to call out of work a few times. I stopped taking Slynd after a month and went back on my previous BC. It’s been a month, and I’m just now starting to feel normal. This med has the same active ingredient as Yaz, so if Yaz wasn’t good for you, Slynd probably won’t be either."

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

• JRa...
• October 27, 2020

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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!"

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

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 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."

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

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."

• Jad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2022

For Birth Control "I'm on my third month of taking Slynd. I'm really trying to stick it out at least another month or two, but I'm having some bad side effects. The bleeding has not stopped since I started taking the pill. It began as light spotting, and now I have to wear tampons every day. Forget about my sex life--that is no more. But I'm able to live with the blood, as I have read other reviews that say it disappeared down the track. The thing I'm having a hard time living with is the constant state of despair I seem to be in. It's given me depression. I don't normally cry that much, but now I'll cry at anything. Outside of the pill, I'm sensitive, but I restrain myself. On this pill, I've been blurting out my frustrations irrationally. I'm not very confident in this pill, and I can't say I recommend it from my experience."

• gga...
• February 1, 2021

For Birth Control "Started this pill at the end of July and am now ending my 5th month with no period whatsoever. Have had a few breakthrough bleeding/spotting over the course of these 5 months, but nothing major. As far as mental symptoms go, I have noticed that I have developed severe depression episodes, and mood swings have been on a rollercoaster. Physical symptoms I have noticed are an increase in acne, specifically around the chin area, which I did not have before taking Slynd. I noticed weight gain in the beginning, which I am currently trying to work off... Personally, I do not recommend this birth control."

• all...
• March 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I'm 21 and had my IUD removed after 3 years in February 2021 due to having 2-week-long periods after having no period with it for 1.5 years. I dealt with the long periods until I got fed up. My gyno prescribed me Slynd due to being unable to take estrogen because I get migraines with aura. I took it for a month with terrible side effects. My acne got so bad, depression, I did not stop bleeding the entire month I was on it. I experienced depression and low self-esteem because of the acne. I called my doctor and told them it was causing me all the issues above. She switched me to Incassia, and after just 3 days of taking it, it has stopped my period, my emotions are back to normal, and the acne Slynd caused is going away. I don't recommend this birth control. My boyfriend said he could tell I was really struggling when I was taking Slynd. We did not have sex the whole month I was on it because I bled the entire time. Save your time and money, this pill gave me the worst experience I’ve ever had on birth control."

• all...
• March 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I'm 21 and had my IUD removed after 3 years in February 2021 due to having 2-week-long periods after having no period with it for 1.5 years. I dealt with the long periods until I got fed up. My gyno prescribed me Slynd due to being unable to take estrogen because I get migraines with aura. I took it for a month with terrible side effects. My acne got so bad, depression, I did not stop bleeding the entire month I was on it. I experienced depression and low self-esteem because of the acne. I called my doctor and told them it was causing me all the issues above. She switched me to Incassia, and after just 3 days of taking it, it has stopped my period, my emotions are back to normal, and the acne Slynd caused is going away. I don't recommend this birth control. My boyfriend said he could tell I was really struggling when I was taking Slynd. We did not have sex the whole month I was on it because I bled the entire time. Save your time and money, this pill gave me the worst experience I’ve ever had on birth control."

• KSs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2021

For Birth Control "My experience, unfortunately, wasn't positive. I ended up only lasting 5 days on it because the side effects were too much for me. My face, which very rarely breaks out, broke out terribly immediately. I've read reviews from people saying it causes cystic acne, which for me is definitely not an acceptable side effect. The main reason I got off of it was that it affected my mood and emotions SO much. I have depression and anxiety disorders, which are totally managed with medication, but this birth control made me so incredibly anxious and depressed that I would lay in my bed crying for days until I decided that it was not worth being on this BC. I literally felt like I was spiraling out of control and losing my mind when I was on it. I've also read about other people having this side effect as well. For now, I've decided that I won't be on any BC to stop my period and will keep pushing through the endo since this pill wasn't worth my mental health at all."

• vik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2021

For Birth Control "Would not use ever again. The first month, I was severely dehydrated and got super constipated to the point I felt like going to the hospital. I also got itchy breasts. The second month (current month), I have been on my cycle for 19 days. The clots are large, some days are worse than others. Tired, depressed, snappy at people. I even feel like my heartbeat is faster. Don't take this. I wanted my cycles shorter. This is not helping one bit. I might have to switch back to my old one. Yeah, I had headaches, but at least I'm not going through a year's supply of pads in a month."

• Ban...
• January 12, 2021

For Birth Control "It’s effective against pregnancy because spotting, cramping, bloating, and discomfort happen for several weeks. Also, my anxiety and depression have increased since starting Slynd. I’m not sure if it’s because I haven’t been on it for as long as many other people (I started using Slynd November 19th) - but I don’t want this to keep going throughout months to the point where I throw out the pill and just use another form of contraceptive. My doctor recommended this to me because he thought I was very sexually active - even though this pill stopped me from being sexually active completely because of the amount of periods I got for a long amount of time. Not to mention I kept getting cystic acne and acne in general - and I’ve been gaining weight as well."