Kyleena coil and period like cramps

How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on kyleena coil

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

22%

A great deal

21%

A bit

20%

Quite a bit

20%

A lot

17%

Out of the 116 reviews for kyleena coil, 90 people (78%) reported period like cramps.

Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
42 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Jun 24

When first inserted 3 months ago the cramps lasted for about 2-3 weeks inconsistently and occasionally get random ones between cycles, I still get occasional spotting for 1-2 days and periods now last longer than before (originally 3-4 days, now about 4-6 days, sometimes they stop then start again over two weeks). The most frustrating thing is not being able to predict when your period will start, they are getting lighter, but I had hoped they would stop. Also a note on insertion, I know this is all recommended beforehand but make sure you take the pain killers, only local anaesthetic is applied which seemed like it made no difference. You will likely have cramps for at least two weeks or longer whilst it settles down.

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Decreased sex drive

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  9th Jun 24

The experience is very good in terms of contraception. However I have had quite irregular periods which can be heavy alongside bad cramps.


Top side effects not reported

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th May 24

I started it after changing from the copper coil. Having previously had no issues with the mirena coil i thought this would be fine but instead i got constant spotting, bled after sex, had a painful and irritated cervix and lost my sex drive.


Somewhat negative mood

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Kyleena coil common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

78% of kyleena coil reviewers reported period like cramps

55% of kyleena coil reviewers reported tender breasts

47% of kyleena coil reviewers reported vaginal discharge

33% of kyleena coil reviewers reported lower back pain

30% of kyleena coil reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible kyleena coil side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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