Skyla coil 🇺🇸

Usually, the hormonal IUD has no effect on libido. However, every woman is different and therefore some women may feel differently. Be sure to check our user-generated reviews at The Lowdown to see what the trends are in how people are reporting Skyla's effect on their libido and take a look at our guide to birth control and sex drive for more info.

Usually the IUS is not associated with hair loss. The progestogen in the hormonal coil has the ability to be androgenic which can be associated with hair loss. As the hormonal coil releases a low level of progestogen, it may affect hair less than other forms of progestogen-only contraception. It's important to remember, however, that hair loss can have a myriad of causes, so it's best to consult your doctor for a diagnosis if you're experiencing this. Be sure to also read our full guide on hair loss and birth control for more information.

Frequent bleeding and spotting is common in the first 3 months after hormonal IUD insertion and can continue for beyond this for some women. Science isn't quite sure why this happens, although we think it's that the blood vessels in the womb lining become more fragile and therefore it becomes thinner over time. If you experience persistent irregular bleeding beyond this time, a change in the pattern of bleeding, new irregular bleeding or bleeding after sex then speak to your doctor. Find out more about bleeding after sex in our guide.

You need to go to a GP surgery or sexual health clinic where some staff are trained to fit coils. Find out more about coil fittings . Once the Skyla coil is fitted, the only requirement is that you check you can feel your threads which hang down through the neck of the womb in the top of the vagina. You should do this regularly, every few weeks, to make sure that your coil is in place. Read our blog about how to check your coil threads . If your coil is fitted in the first 7 days of your cycle, you’ll be protected against pregnancy immediately. If it’s fitted at any other time, you'll need to use condoms or other contraception for 7 days afterwards. You can read our comprehensive guide on how the hormonal coil works . To maintain its contraceptive effect Skyla needs to be replaced every 3 years. Your hormonal coil can be removed at any time by a trained doctor or nurse. It’s normally simpler than having it fitted – they will gently pull on the threads and the T shape folds up and it can be pulled out of the womb.