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
44%
Don't know
19%
Out of the 62 reviews for hormonal IUD, 15 people (24%) 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 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
So far I've had this for about a month and some change and I love it! Made my period significantly less painful this time around ❤️
Decreased sex drive
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 20th Apr 25
Irregular cycles. Mood swings, fatigue, brain fog and headaches seem to correlate to menstrual cycle. Effective birth control but still unsure if symptoms are related to Mirena or independent migraine, thyroid or other issues.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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0 comments
Hormonal IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
57% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
40% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
34% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
31% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
Sweating more than usual
29% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual