Contraception Reviews

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 ❤️

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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

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Apr 25


Decreased sex drive

2 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

57% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

40% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Tender breasts

34% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Lower back pain

31% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Sweating more than usual

29% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible hormonal IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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