Contraception Reviews

Side effects

Hormonal IUD side effects

3.6

57 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mood

44% no impact on mood

Bleeds

46% stopped periods

Sex drive

46% no impact

Weight

49% no impact

Skin

40% no impact on skin

Cycle return

50% in 1 month

Hormonal IUD

Hormonal IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

56% of Hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

40% of Hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Tender breasts

33% of Hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Lower back pain

32% of Hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Sweating more than usual

28% of Hormonal IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • 5% of Hormonal IUD reviewers reported thrush

  • 4% of Hormonal IUD reviewers reported pelvic infection

  • 2% of Hormonal IUD reviewers reported a latex allergy


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Period like cramps (56%)
  • Headaches (40%)
  • Tender breasts (33%)
  • Lower back pain (32%)
  • Sweating more than usual (28%)
  • Nausea or vomiting (26%)
  • Breast enlargement (26%)
  • Vaginal discharge (25%)
  • Migraines (25%)
  • Vaginal dryness (21%)
  • Dizziness (19%)
  • Hair loss (16%)
  • Migraine with aura (11%)
  • Body hair getting darker (11%)
  • Body hair increase (11%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (7%)
  • Cystitis (5%)
  • High blood pressure (5%)
  • Thrush (5%)
  • Pelvic infection (4%)
  • A latex allergy (2%)

Reviews

3.6

57 reviews

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4 days ago

Mirena IUD  

I have been on the marina for almost a year and every time I get my period I am in severe pain….. when I’m driving I have to pull over on the side of the road to spit up and hold my stomach. Today it was so bad. I had to call in early. I throw up most times…… moral of the story I’m getting it taken out

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Top side effects not reported

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0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Skyla IUD  

I got the IUD put in and since then I have experienced intense nausea and frequent headaches.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Kyleena IUD  

I’ve only been on it for going on 3 weeks now. The first week was cramping and low back pain. Week 2 was nausea and hunger pains. I’m starting week 3 now and I’m working with my hunger, tiredness, and possibly some mood swings. So far I really like it. I don’t feel it, it doesn’t hurt or nothing.


Improved skin

0 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th May 25

Mirena IUD  

This is a test!


Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  29th Apr 25

Mirena IUD  

Best decision ever made!


Top side effects not reported

10 helpful

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  28th Apr 25

Kyleena IUD  

I got the Kyleena prescribed off-label to me after suffering from ridiculously heavy periods in my teens. I used to bleed 200mls+ on some periods and even Tranexamic acid didn’t help. This IUD has been an absolute life-saver and my periods are so much lighter. I will admit I have experienced some side effects - I used to have clear skin 95% of the time, however since the IUD I permanently have 1 or 2 pimples around my jawline which can be quite annoying. My periods are often very long now (7-11 days) despite being light which also gets frustrating. Those are the two main side effects I’ve experienced, but overall it’s been a positive experience.


Worse skin

10 helpful

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  28th Apr 25

Kyleena IUD  

I got the Kyleena prescribed off-label for my heavy menstrual bleeding. I used to bleed sometimes over 200ml per period, even Tranexamic acid didn’t help. This IUD has been a life saver - my periods are so much lighter. Overall it’s been a positive experience. I won’t pretend it doesn’t have other side effects though. My periods are now way longer than they used to be (7-11 days) although not heavy at all. I also had clear skin 95% of the time prior to the IUD but now I permanently have one or two pimples around my jawline which can be pretty annoying.


Worse skin

11 helpful

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Apr 25

Mirena IUD  

It actually stabilized my mood. I genuinely have no complaints.


Very positive mood

1 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  20th Apr 25

Mirena IUD  

Irregular cycles. Mood swings, fatigue, brain fog and headaches seem to correlate to menstrual cycle. Effective birth control but still unsure if symptoms are related to Mirena or independent migraine, thyroid or other issues.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
38 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  20th Apr 25

Kyleena IUD  

I’m pretty pleased for the most part. It’s my 2nd IUD, first hormonal one. My periods are pretty much gone and I love that. They were pretty bad before. The downside is that my scalp sweats PROFUSELY with very little physical exertion and my face is super oily. So much so that I have several pimples along and into my hairline. I’m very upset about that. I’m on month 7 and the pimples just started, but the sweating and oil started almost right away.


Worse skin

1 more effect

1 helpful

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