Mirena coil and body hair getting darker

How our community feel they have been impacted by body hair getting darker on mirena coil

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

88%

A bit

6%

Quite a bit

5%

A lot

1%

A great deal

1%

Out of the 558 reviews for mirena coil, 70 people (13%) reported body hair getting darker.

Reviewers that reported body hair getting darker as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

Overall my periods were regular but once I got the coil I had very irregular periods and extra cramping. I also have frequent dizzy spells and headaches since it has been inserted. And I've seen an increase in spots and body hair since starting with the coil

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

Insertion isn't pleasant, but once it's in place, there's nothing to do for years! I had my first Mirena coil over 8 years ago and haven't had a period since insertion, only very occasional spotting (maybe once every 3-6months). I know some women like to track their cycle, but I never think about it and prefer it that way! Would recommend.


Top side effects not reported

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 5 - 8 yr
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Mar 25

Got on really well for first few years but after year 5 the side effects seem to have become more frequent/worse.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Mirena coil common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

60% of mirena coil reviewers reported period like cramps

41% of mirena coil reviewers reported tender breasts

40% of mirena coil reviewers reported vaginal discharge

30% of mirena coil reviewers reported lower back pain

24% of mirena coil reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible mirena coil side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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