Contraception Reviews

Kyleena IUD and periods to stop

How our community feel kyleena IUD has affected their periods

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10%

Out of the 30 reviews for kyleena IUD, 8 people (27%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

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Used for 3 - 5 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4 days ago

Wish doctors were honest about how Kyleena (and hormonal IUDs in general) cause acne breakouts in women. I asked doctors and they repeatedly assured me that since hormonal IUDs use a localized progestin, the hormone doesn't enter into the bloodstream and cause acne. But this is not true. I had never struggled with acne prior to my Kyleena insertion. I've now had my IUD for over 3 years, and ever since I have persistent hormonal acne on my chin. It's still a good birth control product, but please keep in mind that acne is a common side effect of the hormonal IUD, affecting between 14-30% of people who have one.

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Worse skin

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Feb 26

Better than copper IUD. Similar in side effects to birth control ring except less effect on sex drive.


Increased sex drive

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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

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Kyleena IUD common side effects

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Period like cramps

67% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

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Headaches

50% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported headaches

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Tender breasts

43% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

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Lower back pain

43% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

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Sweating more than usual

37% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible kyleena IUD side effects

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