| Progestin-Only Pill | Combined Pill | |
|---|---|---|
| Hormones | Progestin only | Progestin + Estrogen |
| Frequency of use | Daily | Daily |
| Application | At home | At home |
| Some risks or side effects | Acne, menstrual cramps, headache, nausea, breast pain and tenderness | Breast tenderness, headache, nausea, spotting/bleeding between periods |
You can pick up your prescription at your local pharmacy or get Slynd delivered to your home. Specialty pharmacies are one way you can fill your Slynd prescription. They offer faster access, personalized support, and help with applying copay cards to lower your out-of-pocket costs. You may also be eligible for savings on one- or three-month prescription fills of Slynd. See the savings card and additional information in the downloadable guide below.
Starting Slynd depends on whether you are already using birth control or if this is your first time on it. Download our guide below to determine what day to start and how to switch to Slynd. In the guide below you will also find information on what to expect when starting Slynd, such as bleeding patterns.
Slynd has a 24+4 dosing schedule, consisting of 24 active hormone pills and 4 placebo pills. It’s important to take Slynd at the same time every day, but if a pill is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible within a 24-hour window, even if that means taking two pills in one day. If the missed pill is taken within 24 hours, no backup contraception is needed. 2,a
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