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What is Slynd?

Slynd is an oral contraceptive that does not contain any estrogen, and has the hormone drospirenone, which is a progestin. This makes it suitable for some women who wish to or need to avoid estrogen.

The Slynd Difference

Slynd is for women who need flexibility in their lives

While it’s important to always try to take your pill on time, if you miss a dose, you have a flexible 24-hour missed pill window with Slynd.a

aIf you miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember and then take the next pill at your regular time. Continue taking a pill every day until you finish the pack.

Slynd is for women who don’t want to take estrogen or can’t take estrogen

If you are conscious of the hormones you put in your body and want to avoid the added worry of estrogen, have been told by your doctor to avoid estrogen because of a health problem, or are currently breastfeeding, ask your doctor about estrogen-free Slynd. Women today are more conscious about the hormones they place in their bodies which makes estrogen-free Slynd a great birth control option for many women.

Slynd is for women who want a familiar dosing regimen

If you’ve ever taken a birth control pill that contains estrogen, you’re likely familiar with the 24 active hormone pill + 4 inactive placebo pill dosing schedule. Slynd® is the only estrogen-free pill that follows this schedule.

Slynd is for women who may want access to birth control from the comfort of their homes

You have many items on your to-do list, and spending hours waiting to see a doctor isn’t always one of them. That’s why we work with Nurx to offer you the option to get evaluated for a prescription online.

Why women may need Slynd

“I’m breastfeeding and want a pill that prevents pregnancy and still allows me to continue breastfeeding.”

Negligible amounts of drospirenone are excreted in the breast milk. Thus, at therapeutic doses of Slynd, no effects on breastfed newborns/infants are anticipated. In general, no adverse effects have been found on milk production or on the health growth, or development of the infant with use of POPs.

“Due to my high BMI, smoking history, and age, my doctor doesn’t want me to take a pill that contains estrogen.”

“I smoke, so my
contraceptive shouldn’t contain estrogen.”

The Slynd core values

Empowerment

Your body, your choice. We want to provide you with all the details so you can make an informed choice for birth control that’s right for you.

Innovation

Our team is good at what they do — that’s why Slynd is the only estrogen-free birth control pill with a flexible 24-hour missed pill windowb and manageable bleeding profilec

b If you miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember and then continue taking a pill each day at the same time.

c In clinical studies, 3.5% of patients dropped out due to bleeding irregularities.

Ease

Birth control should also be accessible from your home.
 That’s why we partner with Nurx so you can get evaluated for a prescription for Slynd® without ever having to sit in a
 doctor’s office waiting room.

Options

We want you to do you! If you want to speak with your own doctor, we’ve provided a helpful brochure and discussion
guide you can use.

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Slynd® Important Risk Information


Slynd does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
What is Slynd? SLYND is a birth control pill (oral contraceptive) that is used by females who can become pregnant to prevent pregnancy.
The progestin drospirenone may increase potassium levels in your blood. You should not take SLYND if you have kidney, liver or adrenal disease because this could cause serious heart problems as well as other health problems. Other medicines may also increase potassium levels in your blood. If you are currently on daily, long-term treatment for a chronic health condition with any of the medicines listed below, talk to your healthcare provider about whether SLYND is right for you. If you take any of the medicines listed below for a chronic health condition you should have a blood test to check the potassium level in your blood before you start taking SLYND and during the first month that you take SLYND.

Slynd® Important Risk Information


Slynd does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

What is SLYND?

SLYND is a birth control pill (oral contraceptive) that is used by females who can become pregnant to prevent pregnancy.

The progestin drospirenone may increase potassium levels in your blood. You should not take SLYND if you have kidney, liver or adrenal disease because this could cause serious heart problems as well as other health problems. Other medicines may also increase potassium levels in your blood. If you are currently on daily, long-term treatment for a chronic health condition with any of the medicines listed below, talk to your healthcare provider about whether SLYND is right for you. If you take any of the medicines listed below for a chronic health condition you should have a blood test to check the potassium level in your blood before you start taking SLYND and during the first month that you take SLYND.

  • medicines to treat fungal infections, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, or voriconazole
  • medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection or Hepatitis C infection, such as indinavir or boceprevir
  • clarithromycin

Do not take SLYND if you:

  • have kidney disease or kidney failure.
  • have reduced adrenal gland function.
  • have or have had cervical cancer or any cancer that is sensitive to female hormones.
  • have liver disease, including liver tumors.
  • have unexplained vaginal bleeding.

Tell your healthcare providers if you have or have had any of these conditions. Your healthcare provider can suggest a different method of birth control.

If any of these conditions happen while you are taking SLYND, stop taking SLYND right away and talk to your healthcare provider. Use non-hormonal contraception when you stop taking SLYND.

Before you take SLYND, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
  • have ever had blood clots in your legs (deep vein thrombosis), lungs (pulmonary embolism), or a stroke or heart attack (myocardial infarction).
  • have or have had depression.

Tell your healthcare providers about all the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements, such as St. John’s Wort. SLYND may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how well SLYND works.

What are the possible serious side effects of SLYND?

SLYND may cause serious side effects, including:

  • High potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia). Certain medicines and conditions can also increase the potassium levels in your blood. Your healthcare provider may check the potassium levels in your blood before and during treatment with SLYND. Call your healthcare provider or go to a hospital emergency room right away if you have signs or symptoms of high potassium levels in your blood including:
    • weakness or numbness in an arm or leg.
    • palpitations (feel like your heart is racing or fluttering) or irregular heartbeat.
    • nausea.
    • vomiting.
    • severe pain in your chest.
    • shortness of breath.
  • Blood clot forming in blood vessels. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had a blood clot. Tell your healthcare provider if you plan to have surgery or are not able to be active due to illness or injury. Call your healthcare provider or go to a hospital or emergency room right away if you have:
    • leg pain that will not go away.
    • a sudden, severe headache unlike your usual headaches.
    • sudden, severe shortness of breath.
    • sudden change in vision or blindness.
    • chest pain.
    • weakness or numbness in your arm or leg.
    • trouble speaking.
  • Bone loss.
  • Cervical Cancer.
  • Liver problems, including liver tumors.
  • Ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy in your tubes). This is a medical emergency that often requires surgery. If you have severe abdominal pain, call your healthcare provider or go to a hospital emergency room right away.
  • Risk of high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
  • Changes in menstrual bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have changes in menstrual bleeding.
  • Depression, especially if you have had depression in the past.

What are the most common side effects of SLYND?

  • acne
  • headache
  • breast pain and tenderness
  • weight gain
  • menstrual cramps
  • nausea
  • severe vaginal bleeding
  • less sexual desire

These are not all the possible side effects of SLYND.

What else should I know about taking SLYND?

If you are scheduled for any lab tests, tell your healthcare provider you are taking SLYND. Certain blood tests may be affected by SLYND.

These are not all the possible side effects and risks of SLYND. Please click here to read full Prescribing Information before starting SLYND.

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