Contraception Reviews

Side effects

Hormonal IUD side effects

3.6

63 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mood

41% no impact on mood

Bleeds

43% stopped periods

Sex drive

43% no impact

Weight

49% no impact

Skin

43% 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

57% 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

29% 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

  • 3% 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 (57%)
  • Headaches (40%)
  • Tender breasts (33%)
  • Lower back pain (32%)
  • Sweating more than usual (29%)
  • Migraines (27%)
  • Breast enlargement (27%)
  • Nausea or vomiting (25%)
  • Vaginal discharge (25%)
  • Vaginal dryness (22%)
  • Dizziness (21%)
  • Hair loss (14%)
  • Migraine with aura (13%)
  • Body hair getting darker (13%)
  • Body hair increase (10%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (6%)
  • Cystitis (5%)
  • High blood pressure (5%)
  • Thrush (5%)
  • Pelvic infection (3%)
  • A latex allergy (2%)

Reviews

3.6

63 reviews

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Kyleena IUD  

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

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Decreased sex drive

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Mirena IUD  

This is my second hormonal IUD, I like the effectiveness of not getting pregnant, I’ve been lucky how effective it is. however I’ve been getting horrible cystic acne all over my face. It’s constantly, almost 2 times a month. It was never like this before until I reached my thirties. I constantly eat healthy, exercise, drink plenty of fluids, take vitamins. I no longer smoke cigarettes and no longer binge drink alcohol (occasionally). I am constantly switching my facial topicals, using peels, masks, LED therapy, electric facial brushes and using hydrafacial. I started taking supplements for acne. Nothing seems to work . I spoke to my PCP about this and she suggests following up to get me prescribed with oral anti acne meds. Still debating about taking oral anti acne pills, since it’s either antibiotics or a diuretic. But I’ve had it with the hormonal acne on my face. It always happens when my body is on the cycle, invisible period, but with slight cramps, PMS mood, breast tenderness, oily skin, and acne, plus the craving of sweets. Without bleeding has been a godsend, but the PMS symptoms especially the acne is taking a toll on me.


Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

1 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  13th Jul 25

Mirena IUD  

So far i’m loving mine! The spotting for the first month has been very annoying but nothing horrible. Cramping went away in four days, only negative so far is i’ve had a lower heat tolerance and (i’m blonde) my leg hair has gotten DARK. I have been consistently loosing weight since starting and plus, in my opinion, my sex drive is way up. My partner is on testosterone therapy so i’m finally able to keep up with him and we love it! I highly recommend so far!


Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

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0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  9th Jul 25

Kyleena IUD  

TLDR: -If you struggle with PMS already, please ask your doctor about the effects progesterone only birth control can have. I wish I had known that it can make it worse. -Expect new kinds of cramps. For me it was lightning rectum pain


Very negative mood

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  8th Jul 25

Mirena IUD  

So far I've had this for about a month and some change and I love it! Made my period significantly less painful this time around ❤️


Decreased sex drive

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0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  7th Jul 25

Mirena IUD  

Honestly, the Mirena in my opinion isn’t bad at all. I have increased migraines but with OTC pain meds like Tylenol or ibuprofen, it helps a lot! I highly recommend this IUD just for the fact that it did lighten my period and lessen the cramps BUT I will add, it’s been continuous spotting since I’ve gotten it which isn’t a huge deal, just very annoying. Then I don’t know about yall, but the sweating…and over heating is crazy. This 4th of July I had to be taken by ambulance to the ER because I overheated so bad I passed out for over two hours, completely unresponsive BUT good vitals. I’m a very healthy 23 year old so that was completely unusual for me, I live in the Midwest so the heat can be a killer but it’s never EVER made me pass out or even dizzy, let alone unresponsive. So following with that, I wouldn’t say it’s a bad IUD, minus all the inconveniences. I haven’t gotten pregnant at least! Oh and to add, my sex drive is annoying my partner, he threatened to give me an ice bath last night to be exact😅


Increased sex drive

1 more effect

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Jun 25

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


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

1 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Jun 25

Skyla IUD  

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


Top side effects not reported

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  11th Jun 25

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

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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

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0 comments

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