Contraception Reviews

Hormonal IUD and spotting

How our community feel hormonal IUD has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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5%

Out of the 63 reviews for hormonal IUD, 21 people (33%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 days ago

Do not recommend if you’re prone to headaches or migraines loss of appetite from being nauseous

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Decreased sex drive

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

So far i’m loving mine! The spotting for the first month has been very annoying but nothing horrible. Cramping went away in four days, only negative so far is i’ve had a lower heat tolerance and (i’m blonde) my leg hair has gotten DARK. I have been consistently loosing weight since starting and plus, in my opinion, my sex drive is way up. My partner is on testosterone therapy so i’m finally able to keep up with him and we love it! I highly recommend so far!


Somewhat positive mood

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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

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Hormonal IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

57% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

40% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Tender breasts

33% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Lower back pain

32% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Sweating more than usual

29% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible hormonal IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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