Hormonal IUD and migraines
How our community feel they have been impacted by migraines on hormonal IUD
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
76%
A bit
11%
A lot
7%
A great deal
4%
Quite a bit
3%
Out of the 74 reviews for hormonal IUD, 18 people (24%) reported migraines.
Reviewers that reported migraines as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
36 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
Side affects can change as time passes. I noticed more side effects the longer I was on it.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 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
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 22nd Jul 25
This is my second hormonal IUD, I like the effectiveness of not getting pregnant, I’ve been lucky how effective it is. however I’ve been getting horrible cystic acne all over my face. It’s constantly, almost 2 times a month. It was never like this before until I reached my thirties. I constantly eat healthy, exercise, drink plenty of fluids, take vitamins. I no longer smoke cigarettes and no longer binge drink alcohol (occasionally). I am constantly switching my facial topicals, using peels, masks, LED therapy, electric facial brushes and using hydrafacial. I started taking supplements for acne. Nothing seems to work . I spoke to my PCP about this and she suggests following up to get me prescribed with oral anti acne meds. Still debating about taking oral anti acne pills, since it’s either antibiotics or a diuretic. But I’ve had it with the hormonal acne on my face. It always happens when my body is on the cycle, invisible period, but with slight cramps, PMS mood, breast tenderness, oily skin, and acne, plus the craving of sweets. Without bleeding has been a godsend, but the PMS symptoms especially the acne is taking a toll on me.
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
1 comments
Hormonal IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
55% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
38% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
34% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
32% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
Vaginal discharge
30% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge

