Kyleena coil and spotting

How our community feel kyleena coil has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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2%

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Out of the 143 reviews for kyleena coil, 33 people (23%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Had kyleena fitted on recommendation from my doctor due to severe painful heavy periods, I have adenomyosis and suspected endo. Insertion was uncomfortable but not excruciating, the cramp lasted a couple of seconds and I was fine. Bleeding started within hours and didn't stop for the duration of use, I was having excruciating pain every day to the point I couldn't walk, feel my legs and awful tail bone pain. I booked an appointment a month later and my doctor said I didn't look well and removed it without me even having to ask. I wish it had worked for me but it just didn't. The removal was fine and gave instant relief.

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Nov 25

Kyleena was recommended with mr having Adenomyosis due to wrongly being given the copper coil before and bleeding for months on end. Kyleena had irregular periods to begin, the only sidr effect for the first 4 months were severe coldnesd/flu like symptoms the day before my period for all 4 months. As my periods stopped, my sex drive and mental health crashed. I'm on month 9 and awaiting removal.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Used for 3 - 5 yr
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2nd Jun 25

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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Kyleena coil common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

75% of kyleena coil reviewers reported period like cramps

52% of kyleena coil reviewers reported tender breasts

41% of kyleena coil reviewers reported vaginal discharge

31% of kyleena coil reviewers reported breast enlargement

31% of kyleena coil reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible kyleena coil side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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