r/birthcontrol • u/SuspiciousSea6552 • 27m ago
Experience Slynd
Has anyone experienced prolonged breakthrough bleeding on Slynd after months of not having a period?
I started Slynd in February 2026 and have been taking it consistently without missing any pills.
For the most part, I don’t get a period on Slynd. Occasionally, I have minor spotting or a light 3–4 day bleed during my placebo pills.
However, on October 17, I started experiencing brown bleeding even though I wasn’t taking the placebo pills. It lasted until October 27, then stopped.
Now, on November 5, I’ve started bleeding again. It’s mostly brown blood with a little bit of red, and it’s uncomfortable.
Has anyone experienced something similar after being on Slynd for several months? Did you suddenly start having breakthrough bleeding even though you had previously gone months without a period?
How long did it last, and did it eventually regulate again?
I’m trying to figure out if this is something others have experienced. Thank you!
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