The Birth Control Test – Gift Edition

Learning about my body with tangible hormone levels and DNA analysis allowed me to understand my body at a micro-scale and implement actionable changes in my birth control options.

I love the packaging and the ability to talk to someone if you get stuck. Customer service has been amazing. I am really happy with the company so far and it is evident that you guys are doing great things and understand the frustration of trial and error with birth control.

Finding out my hormone levels and how that impacts/explains my current symptoms. Then getting a recommendation based on MY body's unique hormonal status so I can get relief from my symptoms and minimize side effects. This is such a great concept!

I learned what my hormone levels were specific to me and my needs. I would recommend this test to anyone who is thinking of starting or changing birth control or who is having any trouble that may be related to their current birth control.

I loved how empowering the experience was! Finally, I could choose to get more information about my body to make the best decision about my wellbeing and my health. This is a groundbreaking turn in more accessible health information for people wanting to understand more about what contraceptive options will work best for their lives. And I was beyond thrilled to get to be part of the journey and movement that allows us to understand how hormones and genes interplay with contraceptive medication.

After many bad experiences with birth control (that were dismissed by my doctor), finding The Birth Control Test made me feel seen. I finally felt like the crippling depression I felt on my birth control wasn't all in my head. Collecting my samples was relatively easy and I felt supported throughout the whole process. Getting my results and seeing my hormone levels gave me insight into my body that I hadn't had before. It gave me peace of mind to see my genetic results and know that I wasn't at a higher risk for blood clots. I felt like I was given information that was actually useful for me to make a decision about which birth control method would make the most sense for me. The conversation I had with the doctor was incredibly helpful for understanding my results further and it was so nice to be able to have a longer appointment than I get with my usual doctor. I felt like it gave me the time to actually address my concerns and talk about all of my options. I'm glad I have my results to refer to not just now, but whenever I plan to change my birth control method.

The Birth Control Test allowed me to understand how my DNA and hormones affect my birth control options. The results were outlined in a way that was both thorough and easy to understand...I loved learning about how each of the 6 hormones analyzed affected my reproductive health in different ways. Overall very empowering experience!

My experience with adyn was really great. I was able to make an important healthcare decision based on what I learned from the test. The amount of information that goes into the report is incredible — an in depth medical history in addition to the at-home test components...it's such a stark contrast to the way I've been prescribed birth control in the past. The customer support was also exceptional — I felt like I was talking to a person who cared about my experience.

The doctor spent time walking me through all the details - which I appreciated and hadn't felt like my doc had had time to do otherwise. He also listened, and customized his replies. Thanks!

Telemed appointment went very well, and was very informative. The doctor was very nice, and knowledgeable.

I found adyn because of the need to try to figure out what to do. If you go to any doctor, they don't have the specifics of what birth control you should use, and so much is trial and error. I wanted more answers and I don't have the time to sit through a billion doctors visits. You can only do so much trial and error. I think there's a need for something like this.

It made me feel great to be able to talk with a doctor that did not brush off my questions and concerns. I felt heartened, seen, and heard. The doctor just taking my thoughts seriously and having an *idea* about the why- that was refreshing.

I admire your dedication to developing and promoting this test. As a science teacher of middle and high school students I am always recommending ways for parents to help their children. I have recommended genetic testing for medications to countless parents and friends. I have also begun to recommend this test after learning about it. It does not have to be as difficult as insurance and doctors make it to have answers before prescribing medications to developing brains that can have a detrimental effect if they are prescribing a medication that is not genetically compatible. I even had a student that took the genetic test for medications complete a research project on the topic during our genetics unit! Again, thank you!!!

Doctor was very considerate and kind. Helpful in explaining detail. Thank you.

I strongly believe in adyn’s mission and science-backed methods.

Simple and judgement-free

This makes sense, why aren’t all doctors doing this.

I found my experience with adyn to be incredibly empowering. I was able to make a more informed decision about my next birth control post-baby. After going through a pregnancy and IVF with lots of changing hormones along the way, it was liberating to understand where and how my body had changed and how to best find the right medication at this point in my life.

adyn's test was really well designed! It had everything I needed. The packaging showed that it was clearly thought it, organized nicely, and was very detail oriented. I especially appreciated the visual imagery of using lemons to help with the DNA sample - genius! And so effective, because I'm already salivating bringing that citric thought to memory.

When I first received my birth control results, I felt like there were lots of options and directions that I could go next. Scheduling an appointment with a provider allowed me to talk through those options, ask questions, and receive even more of an individualized recommendation. The doctor was patient, kind, and empathetic to my current life situation. He answered questions pragmatically while taking my medical history into account and also providing additional information about how my body may respond to certain types of birth control. More importantly, the appointment didn't feel rushed and my concerns weren't minimized - a huge difference from past experiences I've had talking with my primary care providers. In fact, I felt like I spent more timing talking about birth control in this virtual appointment than at any of my past visits with my primary OBGYN.

This is the first time I've had hope because it's the first time I've felt like I have a chance at feeling better.

The doctor was great! He didn't have the answer to every question but we had a good conversation, I learned new things, and we'll see how what we settled on ends up working for me!

I love the whole concept start to finish! I feel like I have received customized medical care that I cannot receive in traditional medicine!

More often than not when I talk to people who use birth control, they’ve had some really bad side effects, and so finding something that works for people is really key. Once I found out about adyn and the mission, it was exciting to hear that this was happening because there’s a high unmet need.

It's really important to set everything up ahead of time because there are several steps.

I like how unique this is in terms of its approach to giving you another tool to figure out what type of birth control is best for you…. I wish I’d had this earlier in my life, like in my 20’s, when I was trying out a bunch of different birth control methods.

I feel like the conversation with a doctor doesn't have a lot of clarity – like why is that the right choice for me, what are the benefits or what are the side effects. That conversation, at least in my case, did not happen. It was worth going through the Birth Control Test to pick the right one.

I like how streamlined the process is, that there are no inefficiencies when it comes to data gathering via the questionnaire and survey, all the way to getting the package and performing and sending back – it is all fairly frictionless.

I think I went into the adyn process thinking, I'm probably just going to stick with my Paragard, but going through the medical biography questions really made me think, I should ask about these things I'm feeling. Maybe there is a birth control that could reduce my PMS or feelings that I have as I’m getting older -- like more hormonal swings that make me go, oh I’m going to get my period next week, I'm just raging right now -- where I didn't really feel that before. And so I wondered if maybe there is something that can lessen that.

I liked the overall experience and how even just doing it has empowered me to want to learn more about birth control; I wish that this information was more readily available for people.

adyn gives me more confidence in how the choices I make will affect my body. It's rare women have an opportunity to easily learn more about their body (given the gender data gap), and more information can only help.

I like the attentiveness and sense of support. I didn't have any issues, but I also felt that if I had or if I was confused, there were places for me to reach out and get that support. With things like this that I think can make people uncomfortable, I think that’s really important.

Honestly, everyone has some side effects from birth control that I’ve talked to -- like all of my friends have. Being aware of what those are going to be so you can make an informed decision about the consequences you’re willing to take on to your body would be pretty dramatically life changing for a lot of people. If not life changing, then at least prevent some issues.

Whether it’s someone just starting out on birth control, someone going through hormonal changes as we get older, or people going through transitions – The Birth Control Test is helpful for all of the things – it’s important. Everything was very simple and straightforward. I have a fear of blood, so I liked that adyn helped me through that. The Zoom with your team members was extremely helpful. The process was smooth, instructions were clear, and team members supportive!

I had a blood clot about 2 years and my doctor took my off my birth control immediately. I’ve been off of it since then and I’m hesitant to go back on it because I have no idea if I can. My doctor even said “I think its okay” but you want more than a ’I think its okay” for something like that. I eventually do want to go back on it, so that’s where adyn comes in. As a woman, you want to have control over your body especially when it comes to reproductive issues, so birth control is everything. To have the option of being able to use it not only gives you the life that you want to have, but it gives you control over your health.

I've been on a journey. I definitely feel that where I'm at in my life right now, I've found a good spot, but I also am very aware that I may not be able to use the same birth control forever.... that's why adyn is great.