Contraception Reviews

Hormonal IUD and periods to stop

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, 25 people (50%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
38 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  6 days ago

I’m pretty pleased for the most part. It’s my 2nd IUD, first hormonal one. My periods are pretty much gone and I love that. They were pretty bad before. The downside is that my scalp sweats PROFUSELY with very little physical exertion and my face is super oily. So much so that I have several pimples along and into my hairline. I’m very upset about that. I’m on month 7 and the pimples just started, but the sweating and oil started almost right away.

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Worse skin

1 more effect

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago


Decreased sex drive

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  25th Mar 25

My first IUD placement (Mirena) was without numbing shots, and it really was quite painful. The immediate pain lasted only a few seconds, but I had hot flashes for a few minutes afterwards. The next week, I got the heaviest period of my life, followed by about 4 months of light bleeding. After that, I lost my period completely for about 3 years, and then very light and irregular periods until I had it replaced. My period used to cause painful acne and very frustrating mood swings, which I was quite happy to go without. I did have some discomfort during sex, but only with larger partners and only in certain positions. My second IUD was the Kyleena. I did have numbing shots for the placement, and it was much more comfortable - similar to getting a pap smear. My period has gone away again, and I haven't noticed any pain during sex (Kyleena is a little smaller). My only real concern about the IUD is that if I were to become pregnant while the IUD is in place, it is very likely to be ectopic. I do take a pregnancy test every couple of months, so if it does happen I can get the care I need. I live in a state with very good and safe abortion care, so I would be able to get help right away, but it's still something to keep in mind. All that being said, I would 100% recommend an IUD. I have been nearly period-free since 2018, which is well worth the pain of insertion. I really appreciate being able to avoid the acne, pain, and mood swings I used to get with my period, and I really really appreciate that I have an incredibly effective form of birth control that I only have to think about once every 8 years. I love my IUD so much, and I am probably going to use IUDs as my primary form of birth control for the rest of my life.


Very positive mood

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Hormonal IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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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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