Levosert coil and hair loss

How our community feel they have been impacted by hair loss on levosert coil

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

83%

A bit

4%

Quite a bit

4%

A lot

4%

A great deal

4%

Out of the 24 reviews for levosert coil, 4 people (17%) reported hair loss.

Reviewers that reported hair loss as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

First few month I havent notice any side effects at all, but after like 4 months time it does get worst day by day with all the symptoms mentioned above, especially lower back pain. I always had a pain in there before coil but it was somehow managable but now not possible even rolling on bed to another side causing me a lot of pain. Plus the endo is still growing back and having full on period, I did agree to have this coil to stopthese 2 major symptoms of my endo but the the inflamaction in my body is still high with estrogen levels sky high so there is not reason for me to keep it in,the coil definetly didnt work on my stage 4 endo and adenomyosis and will be removed today after 9 months. Hope it will help to other people everyone body works differently It does seem synthetic hormones doesnt agree with me Had the same with birth control, had to come off due heavy period while on pills and pain was still present with huge side effects. Lasted on pills 3 years.

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Feb 24

Insertion not too bad, just a small quick pain. Found to be a good contraceptive over 8-9 months - no weight change/mood change. A little uncomfortable during sex. Main issue was the dramatic hair loss. I lost around a quarter of my hair around hairline and in volume. Had removed for this reason.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5th Jan 23

I have experienced unlikely side effects by loosing half of my hair in 2 months, itchy scalp, delayed period by 20 days and low iron level. Never was given a choice of coil by NHS doctor which coil I prefer during insertion appointment beforehand mentioning Mirena worn twice and had no issues at all. During coil taking out appointment I asked why Levosert has been inserted - apparently this is the cheaper option of Mirena. Often cheap means a loss of quality which I have experienced on my own health. Really disappointed in our health service!!! My hair loss has stopped in a week's time since removal of a coil. Ended up prescribed 3 months intake of an iron vitamin and taking a break from all hormonal coils.


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Levosert coil common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

54% of levosert coil reviewers reported period like cramps

33% of levosert coil reviewers reported sweating more than usual

33% of levosert coil reviewers reported tender breasts

25% of levosert coil reviewers reported vaginal discharge

25% of levosert coil reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible levosert coil side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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