Hormonal coil (IUS) and weight gaining
How our community feel hormonal coil (IUS) has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
59%
Don't know
18%
Out of the 787 reviews for hormonal coil (IUS), 145 people (18%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
After 4 years of having the Kyleena I got pregnant and so have had the coil removed. The main symptoms I struggled with throughout the 4 years were weight gain and lack of libido.
Somewhat positive mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 5 - 8 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3rd Oct 24
The mirena coil overall worked very well for me. It took a few months to settle initially, and I’m glad I stuck it out. However, at the 5 year mark I started to experience unpleasant symptoms - hair loss, pelvic pain, recurrent thrush. So I’ve now had it removed and gone for kyleena coil, so will see how that goes!
Gained weight
0 helpful
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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
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
27% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported breast enlargement
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