Kyleena coil

There is no evidence that the hormonal coil can affect weight. Make sure to take a look at our users' reviews to see how our community report the IUS affects their weight. You can also take a look our guide to contraception and weight to find out more.

There's no explicit relationship between Kyleena and mood swings or depression. Some research suggests that there is, whilst others dispute this entirely... how helpful! When deciding whether Kyleena is the contraception for you, you might want to take a look at our guide to contraception and mood as well as our user-generated reviews to see how our community reports on the link between Kyleena and mood swings.

Nausea or vomiting is a listed side effect of the Kyleena coil however it's more common in the hours or days after having it fitted, and not all women will experience this symptom. There may also be external factors causing your nausea such as diet, hydration or stress. If you have nausea and think it might be your coil, speak to your GP or book an appointment for personalised contraception advice at The Lowdown. You can also check out our user reviews above to see what people are saying about the Kyleena and nausea.

Lower back pain is another possible side effect from the hormonal coil, such as Kyleena. Some users at The Lowdown report back pain after having the coil fitted or during use. Speak to your GP or one of our women's health doctors at The Lowdown if you think you're experiencing back pain and want to discuss other contraceptive options.

There is no clear evidence as to whether Kyleena or other hormonal contraceptives impact libido or sex drive, either making it higher or lower. Every woman is different and some women may find that their contraception impacts on their libido. Hormones may also cause vaginal dryness, and be related to other issues such as changes in mood which may play a role here. Check our user-generated reviews at The Lowdown to see how people have reported changes to their sex drive with Kyleena. It might also be helpful to read our guide to contraception and sex drive.

The progestogen released by the hormonal coil can increase the amount of oil (sebum) produced by the sebaceous glands of the skin leading to more spots. This affects women in varying amounts and many women don't notice a difference at all. As the hormonal coil releases a low level of progestogen, it may affect acne less than other forms of progestogen-only contraception. Take a look at our user reviews above or head to our guide on acne and the pill to find out more about how hormones can have an effect.

You need to go to a GP surgery or sexual health clinic where some staff are trained to fit coils. Find out more about coil fittings. Once the Kyleena coil is fitted, the only requirement is that you check you can feel your threads which hang down through the neck of the womb in the top of the vagina. You should do this regularly, every few weeks, to make sure that your coil is in place. Read our blog about how to check your coil threads. If your coil is fitted in the first 7 days of your cycle, you’ll be protected against pregnancy immediately. If it’s fitted at any other time, you'll need to use condoms or other contraception for 7 days afterwards. You can read our comprehensive guide on how the hormonal coil works. To maintain its contraceptive effect Kyleena needs to be replaced every 5 years. Your hormonal coil can be removed at any time by a trained doctor or nurse. It’s normally simpler than having it fitted – they will gently pull on the threads and the T shape folds up and it can be pulled out of the womb.