Contraception Reviews

Hormonal IUD and thrush

How our community feel they have been impacted by thrush on hormonal IUD

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

95%

Quite a bit

4%

A bit

1%

Out of the 77 reviews for hormonal IUD, 4 people (5%) reported thrush.

Reviewers that reported thrush as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 5 - 8 yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks 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

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  31st Mar 25

I’ve had it for 6 months and I have my period twice a month and the pain is pretty consistent day to day.


Worse skin

2 more effects

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0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  28th Jul 23

I have had an increase in sweating excessively on the Kyleena IUD. I had mine placed in November of 2022 after being on the Nexplanon implant for almost 3 years (2 years 8 months). I switched from the Nexplanon due to heavy bleeding for 10-15 days every 16-20 days. The placement of the IUD was painful as I have not had a child before, but the pain was manageable. I have a heart condition that causes me to lose consciousness and I notified my gynecologist that placed it before so she was aware. She was wonderful in giving me something to help increase my blood pressure, lower my heart rate, and keep me conscious after the placement. I did have to wait for about an hour after placement at the office due to my symptoms, however I have not had any issues out of the ordinary since! I do not have periods anymore while on the Kyleena which- for me- is a blessing!


Very positive mood

2 more effects

3 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

55% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

38% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Tender breasts

35% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Lower back pain

33% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Vaginal discharge

30% 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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