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

42%

Don't know

19%

Out of the 64 reviews for hormonal IUD, 17 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

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
36 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

Hormonal IUD  

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.

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Do not recommend if you’re prone to headaches or migraines loss of appetite from being nauseous


Decreased sex drive

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  8th Jul 25

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

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Hormonal IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

58% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

41% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Tender breasts

34% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Lower back pain

33% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Sweating more than usual

30% 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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