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

40%

Don't know

12%

Out of the 68 reviews for hormonal IUD, 14 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 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Hormonal IUD  

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

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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

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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

1

Period like cramps

59% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

40% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Lower back pain

34% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

4

Tender breasts

32% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Vaginal discharge

31% 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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