Mirena coil and breast enlargement

How our community feel they have been impacted by breast enlargement on mirena coil

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

76%

A bit

13%

Quite a bit

5%

A lot

4%

A great deal

3%

Out of the 592 reviews for mirena coil, 144 people (24%) reported breast enlargement.

Reviewers that reported breast enlargement as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

I've had the hormonal mirena for 14 months now to reduce endometriosis symptoms. My periods have reduced in length (used to be 3 weeks) and happen irregularly and the pain has settled during these. I have however noticed continuous weight gain since I went on it, despite very little changing in my diet and exercise. I've always stayed at a very stable weight and now my breast have nearly doubled in size and my weight in general continues to creep up. I have tried upping my exercise with no improvement in my weight. I'm the heaviest I've ever been, except for pregnancy. It's a huge price to pay for a reduction in endo symptoms. It's very frustrating.

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Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  31st Mar 26

I’ve had the mirena in for almost 2 years and it’s been working great as a contraception and minimal side effects (very light periods).


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  28th Dec 25

My first year of the coil seemed to be okay. Took a while to get used to and on the grand scheme of things after about 3 months my period pretty much left.. but in the last year, I’ve been getting symptoms of anger, forgetfulness and generally feeling checked out. Going to speak to GP to find another option.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

1 helpful

0 comments

Mirena coil common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

59% of mirena coil reviewers reported period like cramps

40% of mirena coil reviewers reported tender breasts

39% 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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