Mirena coil and lighter periods

How our community feel mirena coil has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

53%

Don't know

4%

No change

2%

Out of the 538 reviews for mirena coil, 106 people (20%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

Worsened eczema, dry skin, overly sensitive skin

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Worse skin

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

minimal side affects comparted to my experience on the combined pill


Worse skin

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

Insertion was fine, just like a deep period cramp but only lasted 3 seconds. I was a little cranky for the rest of the day but no more than a regular period. I did bleed and spot for 4-6 weeks after insertion and then gradually over the last 12 months my periods have become lighter and lighter and have now stopped with only the odd day of spotting . What I will say is it doesn't totally prevent pms symptoms but has massively improved mines. I had to suffer from terrible tender breasts for 14 days leading up to my period and bad bloating ! That's gone now but I do still get a little emotional round about the time I would get my period. My only negative I can say is I have gained approx 1.5 stone but I can't say for certain it's this coil. I am hoping to diet and exs in the new year and lose it. Over all this is a brilliant form of contraception for me after trying so many pills , the implant , the patch you name it. This has been by far the best one with little to no side affects. I strongly recommend it.


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Mirena coil common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

60% of mirena coil reviewers reported period like cramps

42% of mirena coil reviewers reported tender breasts

41% of mirena coil reviewers reported vaginal discharge

30% of mirena coil reviewers reported lower back pain

25% 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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