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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

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5%

Out of the 82 reviews for hormonal IUD, 37 people (45%) 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 3 - 5 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Wish doctors were honest about how Kyleena (and hormonal IUDs in general) cause acne breakouts in women. I asked doctors and they repeatedly assured me that since hormonal IUDs use a localized progestin, the hormone doesn't enter into the bloodstream and cause acne. But this is not true. I had never struggled with acne prior to my Kyleena insertion. I've now had my IUD for over 3 years, and ever since I have persistent hormonal acne on my chin. It's still a good birth control product, but please keep in mind that acne is a common side effect of the hormonal IUD, affecting between 14-30% of people who have one.

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Worse skin

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

initial "spotting" turned out to be almost 10 days of light to medium bleeding but cramps and bleeding have become much lighter compared to my regular cycle


Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 8+ yr
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  11th Jun 26

’m young (under 30) and yet desire is not there like it used to. I walk around with constant painful acne on my face no matter how many times I wash my face. I had it removed years ago and everything went back to normal. Then I got it again 3 years ago (still have it) and instantly remembered exactly why I got it removed in the first place.


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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

55% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Tender breasts

37% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Headaches

37% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

4

Vaginal discharge

32% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge

5

Lower back pain

32% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible hormonal IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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