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

Don't know

5%

Out of the 76 reviews for hormonal IUD, 34 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 5 - 8 yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

Absolutely loved my Mirena IUDs (I've had 3) compared to the other forms of birth control I've used. I did develop irritable bowel and didn't realize it was because of the IUD until I removed it and it went away (my doctor's also never suspected the IUD so I spent a lot of money and time with specialists only to find out it's a listed side effect in the insert). I've also had a steep decrease in migraines since removing my IUD, but besides the migraines and IBS, it was great!

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Worse skin

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
36 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Side affects can change as time passes. I noticed more side effects the longer I was on it.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Feb 26

Better than copper IUD. Similar in side effects to birth control ring except less effect on sex drive.


Increased sex drive

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Hormonal IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

54% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

38% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Tender breasts

34% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Lower back pain

32% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Vaginal discharge

29% 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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