Hormonal IUD and vaginal dryness
How our community feel they have been impacted by vaginal dryness on hormonal IUD
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
74%
Quite a bit
12%
A bit
8%
A great deal
6%
Out of the 78 reviews for hormonal IUD, 20 people (26%) reported vaginal dryness.
Reviewers that reported vaginal dryness as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 6 days ago
I've tried all the pills out there for BC, but my last resort was the hormonal IUD to stop me hemorrhaging every month. For the last 9 months, I've had 4 UTIs and constant pelvic pain. I've seen a urologist twice, and the hypothesis is that the IUD is drying out not only my skin but my vaginal tissues as well. I wish I could get it out to remove myself this constant UTI type pain, but I haven't bled a lot in the last couple of months. It's a very bad negative for a semi positive.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
No major changes but i started to have ovarian hemorrhagic cyst 3 times in the last 3 years. Got scared and now i am focusing on family planning technique, specifically measuring Basal Body Temperature (BBT). So super excited with this. Also using this amazing app called Cosia where I am not only tracking but also getting practical lifestyle tips to make my hormonal balance settle.
Decreased sex drive
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 23rd Jan 26
I initially thought I was having a positve experience, but after 3 months was diagnosed with Sebohrreic Dermatitis with an extremely itchy scalp and bumps on jawline. Within 5 months I started having noticeable hair loss. I have lost at least 50% density. It is now 11 months from insertion and still shedding drastically. 8 months after insertion, I started having cystic acne which Ive never experienced before. I use to have the Paraguard IUD and didnt have these symptoms
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Hormonal IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
55% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
37% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
36% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
32% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
Vaginal discharge
30% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge

