Contraception Reviews

Kyleena IUD and vaginal dryness

How our community feel they have been impacted by vaginal dryness on kyleena IUD

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

76%

Quite a bit

16%

A bit

8%

Out of the 25 reviews for kyleena IUD, 6 people (24%) reported vaginal dryness.

Reviewers that reported vaginal dryness as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  13th Oct 25

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 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

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

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

0 comments

Kyleena IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

72% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

56% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Lower back pain

52% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

4

Tender breasts

44% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Sweating more than usual

40% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible kyleena IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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