Side effects
Benilexa coil common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
67% of Benilexa coil reviewers reported migraines
67% of Benilexa coil reviewers reported breast enlargement
67% of Benilexa coil reviewers reported period like cramps
33% of Benilexa coil reviewers reported vaginal discharge
33% of Benilexa coil reviewers reported sweating more than usual
Benilexa coil rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
33% of Benilexa coil reviewers reported tender breasts
33% of Benilexa coil reviewers reported lower back pain
33% of Benilexa coil reviewers reported headaches
Possible Benilexa coil side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Migraines (67%)
- Breast enlargement (67%)
- Period like cramps (67%)
- Vaginal discharge (33%)
- Sweating more than usual (33%)
- Migraine with aura (33%)
- Body hair increase (33%)
- Tender breasts (33%)
- Lower back pain (33%)
- Headaches (33%)
- Nausea or vomiting (0%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (0%)
- Cystitis (0%)
- Dizziness (0%)
- Vaginal dryness (0%)
- Body hair getting darker (0%)
- High blood pressure (0%)
- Hair loss (0%)
- A latex allergy (0%)
- Thrush (0%)
- Pelvic infection (0%)
Reviews
3.7
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
47 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
I was told to take painkillers (paracetamol & ibuprofen) before the procedure which I did. For the procedure I had two lovely ladies who were supportive and talked me through all of the steps. I was offered pain relief including gas and air, so all of that was great. What I didn’t realise was the “bad period cramps” you are warned about were actually more like mild contractions, and having had a traumatic miscarriage a few years ago. The coil fitting unfortunately ended up triggering this trauma along with my anxiety, when I spoke to my GP they mentioned it was PTSD and that this can happen after a coil fitting. Afterwards the coil felt really uncomfortable for about 4 weeks where I could feel it inside me all the time and sometime it felt like it was scratching around in there! Also certain exercise & stretches were uncomfortable & often aggravated it leaving me in pain. My hormones were also all over the place on week 3 but that passed fairly quickly. I’ve had great support from the clinic and was referred to have an ultrasound to confirm it was in the correct place. On a more positive note I’ve only had one heavy bleed a week after it’d been fitted and no further bleeds and so far only spotting once. It’s now 11 months later and things have settled, so this is now working for me which is a relief.
Worse skin
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3rd Jun 25
Not 100% sure what to think yet. Enjoying not having to worry about administrating my contraception as it’s in there and working. However I am having unpredictable spotting, some emotional mood swings and often being bloated.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 25th Apr 24
Top side effects not reported
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