Hormonal IUD and decreased sex drive
How our community feel hormonal IUD has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
42%
Don't know
18%
Out of the 66 reviews for hormonal IUD, 18 people (27%) reported decreased sex drive.
Reviewers that reported decreased sex drive as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 4 days ago
Went on the IUD bc I had super painful periods. Modena stopped my period and once a month now I’ll have just a little bit of phantom cramps—but none that ever pose an issue. The first month was quite painful adjusting to the IUD, but COMPLETELY worth it in the end. Only negative side effect I’m experiencing is vaginal dryness. Vaginal discharge has decreased and when I’m with my partner, no matter how aroused I am, I’m still pretty dry.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
36 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1st Sep 25
I've had horrible bloating. From when I wake up till I go to bed my clothing size changes up to two pant sizes because of the bloating depending on what I eat. As in it's so much worse with things like potatoes. I've had to switch to basically only wearing stretchy clothes because it gets so bad.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 11th Aug 25
Do not recommend if you’re prone to headaches or migraines loss of appetite from being nauseous
Decreased sex drive
0 helpful
0 comments
Hormonal IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
59% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
39% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
33% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
33% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
Vaginal discharge
29% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge
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