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Is there a generic of Slynd?
Slynd (drospirenone) is an oral contraceptive (birth control pill). The product contains a female hormone known as a progestin. It is used to prevent pregnancy. There are currently no generic alternatives for Slynd.
Does Slynd cause weight gain?
Can Slynd (drospirenone) cause weight gain? It's possible for your weight to go up while taking Slynd (drospirenone). In clinical studies, about 2% of people reported weight gain with this medication. Let your healthcare provider know if you've gained a lot of weight after starting this medication.
What birth control is similar to Slynd?
Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device) and Slynd (drospirenone) are forms of birth control used to prevent pregnancy. Mirena is indicated for intrauterine contraception for up to 5 years and for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women.
Do you have a period on Slynd?
As with some other oral contraceptives, when you take Slynd ®, you may have bleeding and spotting between periods, called unscheduled bleeding. This is normal and may occur during the first few months of use. With continued use, you may not experience periods at all while taking Slynd ®.
What birth control is similar to Slynd?
Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device) and Slynd (drospirenone) are forms of birth control used to prevent pregnancy. Mirena is indicated for intrauterine contraception for up to 5 years and for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women.
Are Yaz and Slynd the same?
Slynd® A new progestin only pill Slynd® which is 4 mg of Drospirenone. This is the same progestin that is commonly used in hormonal contraceptive pills like Yaz®, Beyaz®, Yasmin®, Safryl® and the menopausal hormone tablet Angeliq®, as well as several generic OCPs like Gianvi and Ocella.
What is another name for Slynd?
SLYND (drospirenone) is for use as an oral contraceptive. It is supplied as clear to a slightly opaque PVC-PVDC/Aluminum blister cards, each holding of 24 white tablets each containing 4 mg of drospirenone, a synthetic progestational compound and 4 green inert tablets.
Why is Slynd different?
The core belief at Slynd ® is that birth control should be designed to fit more lifestyles, body types, and health situations. That's why our estrogen-free formula has a 24-hour missed pill window and doesn't contain any unnecessary hormones.
What are the side effects of Slynd birth control?
The most common side effects reported by women taking Slynd were acne, menstrual cramps, headache, breast pain and tenderness, weight gain, nausea, severe vaginal bleeding, less sexual desire, and irregular menstruation.
What does Slynd do to your body?
This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains the hormone drospirenone (a progestin). Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts.
How much weight do you gain on Slynd?
Does Slynd make you gain weight? Like most modern birth control pills, Slynd lacks estrogen levels that are high enough to cause weight gain. Abundant recent evidence shows that there is no causal link between modern birth control and weight gain (aside from the shot, Depo Provera).
Why is Slynd different?
The core belief at Slynd ® is that birth control should be designed to fit more lifestyles, body types, and health situations. That's why our estrogen-free formula has a 24-hour missed pill window and doesn't contain any unnecessary hormones.
Do you get your period on Slinda?
Most women will get a period on the days of the 4 green placebo (sugar) pills. Some women on Slinda may not get a period even when taking the sugar pills. After 12 months of using Slinda, 50% of women will stop having periods whilst they continue with Slinda. The periods should return once they stop taking Slinda.
Do you get your period on progestin pill?
you may not have regular periods while taking it – your periods may be lighter, more frequent, or may stop altogether, and you may get spotting between periods. it does not protect you against STIs. you need to remember to take it at or around the same time every day.
Does Slynd have a placebo week?
While there are other oral contraceptives that are estrogen-free, Slynd® is the only one that offers a dosing schedule consisting of 24 days of active pills and 4 inactive (placebo) pills. This can help provide a cycle that you are more accustomed to.
What are the green pills in Slynd?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions. Slynd comes in a pack of pills that are different colors. Take a white (active) pill every day for 24 days in a row, and then take a green (inactive) pill for the next 4 days in a row.