Kyleena coil and lighter periods
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
So I’ve had the kyleena put in just over 2 years ago. For the first 18 months it was great, there was no side effects and my periods were getting lighter and less painful! After that, I started noticing quite a bit of hair loss during showers and brushing, visibly making my hair look thinner. I’ve always had thick hair so this was quite upsetting and I put it down to the stress I had during college. Now I’m in a new job that I’m loving, the hair loss hasn’t subsided. It’s still falling a lot everyday so I’m deciding to get the kyleena removed in a months time. I’ve been to the GP and got bloods done in which everything came back fine. So hopefully once I’ve the kyleena removed my hair will slowly start growing back :(
Very positive mood
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
Overall this was a good option for me. The insertion was painful but momentary, and was nice not to have to worry about taking pills. The spotting occurred more at the end of the coil’s lifespan (I’m having it taken out this week after 5 years). I did notice vaginal dryness (most noticeable when aroused, needing lube etc). Ultimately I am coming off this contraception because of this. I have vaginismus and the dryness hinders my ability to get/feel aroused. I know this is because of the coil because I have felt the effects wear off as the coil gets to the end of its lifespan (in the last 6 months of my 5 year stint)
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
I had a Kyleena coil inserted, after 6 months I was still having week long breakthrough bleeds between periods. I had the coil checked and it was in position, no problems according to the doctor. A month later I was pregnant, with the coil still in the correct place. Unfortunately the Kyleena coil didn't work to protect me from pregnancy, caused me to have breakthrough bleeds and have recurrent episodes of thrush.
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Kyleena coil common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
76% of kyleena coil reviewers reported period like cramps
53% of kyleena coil reviewers reported tender breasts
43% of kyleena coil reviewers reported vaginal discharge
31% of kyleena coil reviewers reported breast enlargement
31% of kyleena coil reviewers reported lower back pain