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
43%
A bit
29%
Quite a bit
14%
A great deal
11%
A lot
3%
Out of the 63 reviews for hormonal IUD, 36 people (57%) 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 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
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
• 1 month 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
• 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
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
33% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
32% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
Sweating more than usual
29% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual