Contraception Reviews

Hormonal IUD and increased sex drive

How our community feel hormonal IUD has affected their sex drive

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

40%

Don't know

20%

Out of the 40 reviews for hormonal IUD, 4 people (10%) reported increased sex drive.

Reviewers that reported increased sex drive as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th May 24

I have been on kyleena almost 5 years, January 2025 it will be 5 and little to no problems. But I didn't know there was a mucus discharge, had thought I always had a yeast infection. Almost time to get a new one and I've started spotting again.

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Increased sex drive

1 more effect

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Feb 24

I love that I don’t have to worry about taking a pill, but the painful cramps and acne that I’ve experienced make it not worth it to me. I will be switching BC methods soon.


Very positive mood

3 more effects

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  28th Jul 23

I have had an increase in sweating excessively on the Kyleena IUD. I had mine placed in November of 2022 after being on the Nexplanon implant for almost 3 years (2 years 8 months). I switched from the Nexplanon due to heavy bleeding for 10-15 days every 16-20 days. The placement of the IUD was painful as I have not had a child before, but the pain was manageable. I have a heart condition that causes me to lose consciousness and I notified my gynecologist that placed it before so she was aware. She was wonderful in giving me something to help increase my blood pressure, lower my heart rate, and keep me conscious after the placement. I did have to wait for about an hour after placement at the office due to my symptoms, however I have not had any issues out of the ordinary since! I do not have periods anymore while on the Kyleena which- for me- is a blessing!


Very positive mood

2 more effects

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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

Lower back pain

40% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

3

Tender breasts

35% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Headaches

35% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

5

Nausea or vomiting

28% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported nausea or vomiting


Possible hormonal IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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