Does hormonal coil (IUS) cause spotting?
Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
44 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• today
I’m 44 with recently diagnosed PCOS and endometriosis which is why my specialist told me to try the Mirena to lighten the lining of my uterus and help with my awful periods. I had to go off of the pill at 40 and suffered for 2 years while debating what to do. I got the mirena in at 42 and have had it 2.5 years now. I do get pelvic pain and cramping twice a month for a few days randomly and feel like I can tell which ovary is active but it is still better than dealing with the bleeding and irregular periods I had previously. My periods are non existant apart from spotting for a few days but not enough to even merit wearing a liner! Sex drive is definitely lower and dryness comes and goes as well but breasts have grown which I’m not upset about! I’m leaving it for another 2 years then will decide if I should opt for a hysterectomy.
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 days ago
the coil was much better than the pill for me, especially in terms of my mental health.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3rd Apr 24
I never leave reviews but felt like I needed to because I was terrified of getting this, I’ve always struggled with hormonal acne, thrush and am incredibly susceptible to drastic mood changes due to birth control. This was my last hope as the pill never agreed with me and I didn’t want the heavy bleeding from the copper coil. The insertion was really not even bad it did hurt a bit but was over so fast, I even went for a walk with my friend that evening and was absolutely fine! I had some cramps and bleeding for a few days after but nothing major and since I have had no side effects except a late and very light period that’s it! So please don’t be as terrified was after hearing so many horror stories, I was completely fine :)
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Hormonal coil (IUS) common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
63% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported period like cramps
45% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported tender breasts
42% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported vaginal discharge
29% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported lower back pain
27% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported breast enlargement