Contraception Reviews

Hormonal IUD and positive mood

How our community feel hormonal IUD has affected their moods and emotions

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

38%

Don't know

14%

Out of the 71 reviews for hormonal IUD, 15 people (21%) reported positive mood.

Reviewers that reported positive mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Hormonal IUD  

I initially thought I was having a positve experience, but after 3 months was diagnosed with Sebohrreic Dermatitis with an extremely itchy scalp and bumps on jawline. Within 5 months I started having noticeable hair loss. I have lost at least 50% density. It is now 11 months from insertion and still shedding drastically. 8 months after insertion, I started having cystic acne which Ive never experienced before. I use to have the Paraguard IUD and didnt have these symptoms

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Somewhat positive mood

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  7th Nov 25

Has helped overall by stopping my periods which were long (5-7 days) and heavy.


Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Oct 25

Went on the IUD bc I had super painful periods. Modena stopped my period and once a month now I’ll have just a little bit of phantom cramps—but none that ever pose an issue. The first month was quite painful adjusting to the IUD, but COMPLETELY worth it in the end. Only negative side effect I’m experiencing is vaginal dryness. Vaginal discharge has decreased and when I’m with my partner, no matter how aroused I am, I’m still pretty dry.


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

56% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

38% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Lower back pain

32% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

4

Tender breasts

31% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Vaginal discharge

30% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible hormonal IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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