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

Stopped

50%

Don't know

4%

Out of the 50 reviews for hormonal IUD, 15 people (30%) 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
  •  4 days ago

It actually stabilized my mood. I genuinely have no complaints.

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Very positive mood

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

Irregular cycles. Mood swings, fatigue, brain fog and headaches seem to correlate to menstrual cycle. Effective birth control but still unsure if symptoms are related to Mirena or independent migraine, thyroid or other issues.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Jan 25

I took this for endometriosis and it dialed my pain and symptoms down from a 9 to a 2-3, for a whole year. Unfortunately after a year I felt the pain begin to creep back in, a little more intense every month after that year mark, so I decided to pursue excision surgery as a more permanent solution. If you’re not ready for surgery but want endo relief, definitely encourage you to give Mirena a try!


Improved skin

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Hormonal IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

58% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Tender breasts

36% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Lower back pain

34% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

4

Headaches

34% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

5

Vaginal discharge

26% 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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