Slynd User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Londie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2020

For Birth Control "Hey. I started Slynd 3 months ago. I’m a little concerned. My first month on the pill I got my period for almost 7 days. My usual before was only 3 days. I’m not on my 3 pack and still no menstrual since I first started. For the last two month I have gotten the menstrual symptoms but heavier than normal. Bad cramping serve back pain but no flow. I’m not sure if this is normal."

• hello
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2022

For Birth Control "I'm a month into using Slynd and I have had no issues. Due to constant headaches and migraines, I switched from the combo pill to Slynd with the hopes it would help with my headaches. I've had no headaches since starting (although I have still had my usual monthly intense migraine but I didn't expect birth control to fix that). My head feels much clearer (I'm not sure how else to explain it!) now that I no longer take a combo pill. If you have headaches/migraines and are looking for a birth control with no estrogen, I would highly recommend trying Slynd. I've had no acne, no spotting, no weight gain, and a drastic difference in the amount of headaches I have. We will see how the next few months go, but so far Slynd has drastically improved my quality of life with no side effects."

• notfo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on BC pills in the past, I have always felt super nauseous and literally felt pregnant. I just had a baby 4 months ago and my OB put me on SLYND right at my 6 week post partum checkup. I have PCOS and suspected endo as well. He said this shouldn't make me feel ill. The first month was good, except I had break through bleeding. I am now ending month 3 and going on BC permanently. My sex drive, which has always been extremely high, and never affected on other pills is literally at a 0! I am constantly bleeding, periods are SUPER horrible. I am nauseous every single morning that I wake up and headaches all day. I also feel super moody, tired, and my "always low" blood pressure seems to be on the rise. This just was not for me."

• Luma
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2020

For Birth Control "I started taking Slynd after Lo Loestrin caused me headaches and more frequency to urinate. After 2 weeks on Slynd I started getting palpitations, chest pain... I went to ER They said I am having an extra heart beat (pvc's) probably from the medication because I am very healthy. I do exercise every day, I don't take stimulants such as caffeine. I didn't do any different those 2 past weeks. Now I am waiting to see the cardiologist and having almost 24h a day this weird sensation on my chest."

• Torres
• 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 emotional 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 ."

• Jessi
• 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 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 end of 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 persons 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 1.5 months and upon starting my bleeding stopped immediately. I now just spot instead of 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!"

• Kris
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2021

For Birth Control "On my fourth month of taking Sylnd and I can’t take it anymore- I need to call my gynecologist and see if I can just get off all together- I was on Sprintec but due to bp concerns I was put in Slynd- I absolutely don't like this pill- I have had the WORST CYSTIC ACNE since I’ve been on this pill and I’ve been to the dermatologist And spent a few hundred on some prescription topicals and nothing is getting ride of this awful hormonal cystic acne. I haven’t had my period in about a month so I guess that’s the only plus of this medicine- lost of bloating, weight gain, and very emotional with this pill. I have never taken a mini pill and I don’t think I ever will again!"

• kdano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 1, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for over a year and 3 months now and I absolutely love it. I suffer from endometriosis and have always had extremely bad cramps and long period. Ever since being put this my migraines, cramps, and even my periods have completely gone away. I would recommend this birth control to every young women who suffers constantly from their period symptoms."

• AdKatx
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 18, 2023

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Slynd for heavy periods as an alternative to the MiniPill - I could not tolerate the side effects of the mini pill - intense stomach cramping (digestive), and a weird fluttery feeling like nervous butterflies, I suppose due in part to anxiety, which is also a side effect of the mini pill. Slynd has reduced the stomach cramping and weird fluttery feeling by about 80 percent. Sometimes I feel it, but not as intensely. I feel a lot better. I was avoiding driving, avoiding being in crowds due to stomach cramps and always looking for an exit, a bathroom, etc. Slynd works much better for me than the MiniPill. I feel most days like I've gotten my life back."

• Faith
• June 21, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m 47, no kids and have never been on BC. I wanted the copper IUD but to my uterus is too small I got he Slynd pills. I’ve had no side effects. I also suffer from anxiety/traumatic stress and this pill has not affected any of that! My BF and I are very sexually active and probably more care free then we should be so its definitely helping in preventing pregnancy. I started spotting 1 week after the 1st pack and have not stopped. I am about to start pack #3 and have also not had an actual period. The spotting is light. Pantyliners seem to work fine but I’m also comfortable with a regular size tampon when I go to the gym (only time I’ll use one) I have some bloating during the placebo pills but I have no real cramps now and they used to be extreme along with super heavy bleeding. I am going to continue with the pill in hopes that my body regulates after this 3rd pack. Overall other then the inconvenience of spotting I think it is worth trying. I will update once the spotting subsides."

• Hmano
• May 7, 2020

For Birth Control "Slynd is my FOURTH go at birth control and without a doubt the best. I cannot take estrogen due to migraines with aura and I tried the implant, shots, and the only other progesterone only pill on the market before this one. All left me with heavy, unpredictable bleeding. I’ve been on it for 7 months (I started right when it became available) and my spotting has gotten consistently better every month (I have about 10 consecutive days of moderate bleeding per month). Slynd is my savior, you guys!"

• Tanya
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2023

For Birth Control "I have endometriosis and this pill was recommended to me because I was having a lot of breakthrough bleeding and spotting between periods and I also have a history of cysts. I’ve been on many pills throughout the years and this by far has been the worst experience. I would not recommend this to my worst enemy. I started bleeding immediately the first day I took it and never stopped for almost 2 months. The doctor said to give it 3 months for my body to adjust but I couldn’t do it. I gave up about 2 months in because I was also having headaches, bloating, anxiety, trouble sleeping, and severe mood changes. I did not feel like myself and was either crying for no reason or raging in anger with both, not like me. I stopped at the end of December and my periods have still been off. I bleed from mid-January to mid-February and now in March, I didn’t get my period at all. I suspect this is now my body re-adjusting from being off this pill so beware if you’re going to try it."

• JT4123
• 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."

• Morgan
• August 2, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been taking Slynd birth control pills for 4 months total, just starting my 5th. I used to have a regular 3 day period with severe cramps. I have had nonstop spotting since beginning this birth control. My cramps are gone, but I have been spotting for almost 30 days straight. It has been a nightmare from the start."

• Anonymous
• August 28, 2020

For Birth Control "I had no previous information regarding this Slynd birth control before I started taking it. I really wish I would have done some research before starting or that my doctor would have given me a heads up on what to expect. I am on my first pack of the Slynd. I have had steady bleeding for two weeks with lower back aches, cramping, and headaches. I am on this to try and help lessen my period cramps/pain due to a lot of fibroids in my uterus. As of now, I’m really struggling on if Slynd is worth it. Dr said to give it three months and then go from there. It feels so unnatural to be having a period for this long."

• MHM
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2023

For Birth Control "Horrible! Previously, I had Mirena (3 times) with minor issues that I didn't think outweighed the benefits. I have 3 children and wanted to try regular birth control. I started with Northindrone because I wanted a progestin-only option. However, I got off it after 6 weeks due to severe mood swings and no change in my period. Then I started Slynd. Mind you, the goal was to get rid of PMS and heavy bleeding. I started Slynd about a week before my period was due. In the first few weeks, I didn't experience any significant side effects. However, my period started one day late (despite not taking the green tablets, so I shouldn't have had one at all), and it lasted for 16 days. After that, I started another period just 3 weeks later, and I'm currently still on it. During the entirety of this time (3.24 packs), starting from about a week before the 16-day period, I have been plagued with intrusive thoughts of harm, daily severe anxiety and panic attacks, constant mood swings, irritability, and crying. Additionally, I have experienced a loss of sex drive, extreme hunger (resulting in a 3 lb weight gain), cravings, general exhaustion, breast pain, and bleeding. I have made the decision to go back to Mirena on Thursday. My advice is to stay away from Slynd!"

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

For Birth Control "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."

• savvy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 19, 2023

For Birth Control "Best birth control ever! I love not getting a period. I’ve only had 2 very light periods in the past year and a half. No side effects, no estrogen, and you have a large missed window time if you forget to take the pill. I hope this birth control is safe and will continue to be an option since I couldn’t imagine taking anything else. I’ve tried every form of birth control other than the IUD and this one is THE best!"

• Anonymous
• February 13, 2022

For Birth Control "Been bleeding for 10 days. My face has gone to absolutely crap. My back feels broken and the level of fatigue is as bad as my worst pmdd week just like when I was on yaz. Wish I could stick it out for 3 months but absolutely cannot. Gosh is it so heart breaking to overcome your fear to try a new pill only to be utterly disappointed"

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

For Birth Control "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!!"

• Hunterm
• 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."

• JRano
• 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 everyday. 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."

• Renee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2020

For Birth Control "I started Slynd in Early to mid June and had a pretty steady flow for three weeks. I started to spotting if not everyday, then once every other day in July. The last week of July I had a steady to heavy flow for almost a month. I stopped Slynd 4 days shy of it being a full month of bleeding. I took my the last pill one week ago and I’m still bleeding. To have bled as much as I have bled these fast few months has been emotionally and physically unbearable . The way this birth control works is compulsory abstinence because it’s impossible to have a sexual life with this amount of bleeding."

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

For Birth Control "My OB prescribed Slynd after I had my child in Oct. 2021 & due to my chronic HTN. I'm 39 w/ a history of adenomyosis, PCOS, anemia and now fibroids (as discovered w/ 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 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 & take my chances."