Levosert coil and period like cramps

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

48%

A bit

39%

A lot

9%

Quite a bit

4%

Out of the 23 reviews for levosert coil, 12 people (52%) 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 5 - 8 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  9th Dec 23

When I first got my coil in August 2018, I was bleeding very very lightly/spotting for about 9 months after - bare in mind my natural period is 3 weeks heavy flow. Then I gradually got more time in between periods but still similar heaviness but only for half the time. I got my coil changed/renewed Sept 2023 as my natural period patter was returning. Since having the new coil, my periods are basically nonexistent, less intense pain and my boobs have grown by at least a 1/3!!! Very happy compared to the experience I had on the pill for 8 years prior to getting the coil.

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Sep 23

Had the mirena then swapped to levosert on coil change as it was the first line, fittings are not pleasant however to have it every 5-6 years it's manageable and worth it for only occasional spotting and endometriosis symptom control. No more heavy and painful periods requiring strong pain relief. I would always recommend. Life changing.


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Used for 3 - 6 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  18th Jan 23

I put off changing my copper IUD to a hormonal IUS for a long time because I scared myself from reading things online about increased weight gain and skin problems. I have struggled with acne all my adulthood but decided to try it because my periods were heavy to the point of being unmanageable. The clinician gave me the best advice: you don’t know how it will affect you until you try it, and if you don’t like it, just get it removed. I’m so glad I tried the hormonal IUS. My period is so light that it’s no longer the focus of my month. I used to literally lose sleep over my period pain and volume. I have noticed my skin is greasier than before but I haven’t experienced the horror stories I’ve heard. I’m taking starflower oil supplements, not sure if that helps at all. Only noticeable negative is I’ve started to sweat quite a bit, including night sweats. It even breaks through my high strength antiperspirant. Unpleasant but not life altering


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Levosert coil common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

52% of levosert coil reviewers reported period like cramps

30% of levosert coil reviewers reported sweating more than usual

30% of levosert coil reviewers reported tender breasts

22% of levosert coil reviewers reported vaginal discharge

22% 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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