Contraception Reviews

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

76%

Quite a bit

12%

A bit

6%

A great deal

6%

Out of the 67 reviews for hormonal IUD, 16 people (24%) reported vaginal dryness.

Reviewers that reported vaginal dryness as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Hormonal IUD  

It's ok. No unplanned pregnancy but my periods last for 2-3 weeks and I gained 25lbs in 2 years with no changes to eating habits.

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Improved skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Went on the IUD bc I had super painful periods. Modena stopped my period and once a month now I’ll have just a little bit of phantom cramps—but none that ever pose an issue. The first month was quite painful adjusting to the IUD, but COMPLETELY worth it in the end. Only negative side effect I’m experiencing is vaginal dryness. Vaginal discharge has decreased and when I’m with my partner, no matter how aroused I am, I’m still pretty dry.


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  11th Aug 25

Do not recommend if you’re prone to headaches or migraines loss of appetite from being nauseous


Decreased sex drive

0 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

58% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

40% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Lower back pain

34% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

4

Tender breasts

33% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

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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