Kyleena IUD and lighter periods
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
38 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 28th May 24
Getting it in hurt briefly, but tolerable. The first period after getting it was early and super intense, and I continued having spotting most days for the first three months or so, but bleeding dwindled over time and by a year later I was barely getting periods at all, which was great.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 12th Mar 24
It is nice to never be worried about pregnancy. The random bleeding, frequent cramping unrelated to bleeding, and breast shrinkage has not been great.. but all better than pregnancy i guess. I am definitely more emotional. I used to cry 1 day/month typically day before starting my period. I now cry ~70% of the month.
Somewhat negative mood
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 17th Feb 24
I love that I don’t have to worry about taking a pill, but the painful cramps and acne that I’ve experienced make it not worth it to me. I will be switching BC methods soon.
Very positive mood
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Kyleena IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
80% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Lower back pain
60% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
53% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
47% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Migraines
40% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported migraines