Hormonal IUD and period like cramps
How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on hormonal IUD
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
44%
A bit
27%
Quite a bit
15%
A great deal
11%
A lot
3%
Out of the 62 reviews for hormonal IUD, 35 people (56%) reported period like cramps.
Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
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
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 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Honestly, the Mirena in my opinion isn’t bad at all. I have increased migraines but with OTC pain meds like Tylenol or ibuprofen, it helps a lot! I highly recommend this IUD just for the fact that it did lighten my period and lessen the cramps BUT I will add, it’s been continuous spotting since I’ve gotten it which isn’t a huge deal, just very annoying. Then I don’t know about yall, but the sweating…and over heating is crazy. This 4th of July I had to be taken by ambulance to the ER because I overheated so bad I passed out for over two hours, completely unresponsive BUT good vitals. I’m a very healthy 23 year old so that was completely unusual for me, I live in the Midwest so the heat can be a killer but it’s never EVER made me pass out or even dizzy, let alone unresponsive. So following with that, I wouldn’t say it’s a bad IUD, minus all the inconveniences. I haven’t gotten pregnant at least! Oh and to add, my sex drive is annoying my partner, he threatened to give me an ice bath last night to be exact😅
Increased sex drive
1 more effect
0 helpful
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