Hormonal coil (IUS) and negative mood
How our community feel hormonal coil (IUS) has affected their moods and emotions
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
44%
Don't know
8%
Out of the 828 reviews for hormonal coil (IUS), 252 people (30%) reported negative mood.
Reviewers that reported negative mood as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
Overall my periods were regular but once I got the coil I had very irregular periods and extra cramping. I also have frequent dizzy spells and headaches since it has been inserted. And I've seen an increase in spots and body hair since starting with the coil
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
41 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
I experienced irregular periods, major mood swings and no sex drive at all. Would not recommend this at all.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
1 helpful
1 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
40 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Apr 25
Extremely painful insertion. Blood loss continuously for about 3 months, bleeding everyday. Then periods became irregular, passing clots the size of my palm. Periods worsened after merina, when ironically merina was prescribed for heavy periods. Dermatitis caused by merina after 2 months. Told that results with merina are variable, and to wait and see. Not good advice considering the health issues and extreme blood loss caused by merina so far.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
2 helpful
0 comments
Hormonal coil (IUS) common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
62% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported period like cramps
44% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported tender breasts
40% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported vaginal discharge
29% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported lower back pain
26% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported breast enlargement
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