Slynd User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• not...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 24, 2023

For Birth Control "Right after starting Slynd, I noticed I felt off. My blood pressure went up, and I was very moody. It did help with my heavy bleeding after being on it for a while, but I continued to have a light period about every 2 weeks despite only taking the placebo every 3 months. I got very painful acne, awful headaches that didn't respond to anything, weight gain and bloating. I lost a depressing amount of hair, and I had no energy. I gave it over a year, and it never improved. Finally gave up. I've been off Slynd for 2 weeks now, my energy is back, my acne is clearing, and I'm down 5 lbs."

• 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!"

• Nel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2023

For Birth Control "Avoid this birth control at all costs. I took it for two months and experienced weight gain, headaches, and significant hair loss. My mood swings were severe, and my sex drive disappeared completely. My period became irregular, and after taking this birth control, it stopped altogether."

• sav...
• 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!"

• 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."

• Sab...
• June 3, 2020

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• Che...
• 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!!"

• 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."

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

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 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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Cla...
• 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."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

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."

• Len...
• June 18, 2020

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• Tdu...
• October 25, 2020

For Birth Control "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."

• 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."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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!"