Mirena coil and vaginal dryness

How our community feel they have been impacted by vaginal dryness on mirena coil

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

79%

A bit

11%

Quite a bit

6%

A lot

2%

A great deal

2%

Out of the 558 reviews for mirena coil, 120 people (21%) reported vaginal dryness.

Reviewers that reported vaginal dryness as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  today

I had the worst time on Mirena. I had a bad experience from day one at insertion - I found the whole experience so much more painful than I imagined that it would be - no one really prepares you for this. From the first day I started experiencing cramps and everyone said that they would ease up within no time however they did not. Month after month I experienced endless painful cramps and times where I would be doubled over in two on dates with my boyfriend - never have I had anything like that. As a girl, we very much always shut up and put up and I always felt like I could just push through it but there were times when it was really bad and I almost got it out, but you’d forget about it the next day as it’s such a good feeling to not have to Take a pill etc and it is very convenient. But it’s also crazy I actually had it in for as long as I did. I have never really had that bad periods and my bleeding was longer, the cramping much more intense and honestly just a whole lot worse than it was when I was off it. I didn’t really notice anything kind of sexually or from a weight or ski. perspective but I know that the cramping and the bleeding was enough for me to never touch this thing again. The Doctors kept telling me to hold out and just wait to see if it would change and it just never did. I would really recommend if you are having these symptoms any time past two months they are not going to get better and you’ll just continue to suffer. At the eight month mark I went and got it out and honestly it was the best thing I ever did. As soon as it was out, I felt like I could actually breathe again and havent suffered another cramp like it ever since (thank god!). I have gone back onto the mini pill now which I’m much more happy with - it does have some side-effects but nothing like that cramping!

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

I feel like myself, which I cannot say for other forms of BC I’ve used. The weight gain may have more to do with some lifestyle changes, but I enjoy the way my body look regardless. I was able to collaborate with my doctor to find suppositories to help with the dryness during sex and that in turn has helped with my libido. I cannot imagine using another form of birth control.


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Mar 25

Never having to worry about condoms is such a great plus. I had a lot of pain in the first six months and three 11+ day periods. Afterwards, my periods have stopped totally and I only get the occasional cramp, akin to an ovulation cramp. My libido has decreased slightly and my breast have gotten bigger. Overall it’s been a great help in my sex life


Decreased sex drive

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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

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


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Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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