Hormonal coil (IUS) and lighter periods
Out of the 905 reviews for hormonal coil (IUS), 251 people (28%) reported lighter periods.
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• today
for me it works great, but i have a feeling my sex drive changed plus also the intensity of my orgasm. But you know I cannot tell for sure that the coil is the causing this..
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
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0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
37 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 30th Jul 26
Works well for me, was hoping would take away periods altogether but definitely made them lighter. Found fitting comfortable as just had some cramping. But I have quite a low cervix, so I could feel the strings and needed them trimmed.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 16th Jun 26
Had it inserted at birth during a c section so no pain for insertion. Periods for lighter every month with significantly less pain than before and have virtually stopped after 8 months - just a small amount of spotting.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
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Hormonal coil (IUS) common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
61% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported period like cramps
43% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported tender breasts
38% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported vaginal discharge
30% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported lower back pain
27% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported breast enlargement
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