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Mirena IUD reviews

4.0

35 reviews

Mirena IUD has an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars from a total of 35 reviews when used as a contraceptive. These are self-reported reviews where users of Mirena IUD review their satisfaction with this contraceptive and any side effects they feel they experienced whilst using.
Mirena is the most reviewed brand of hormonal coil at The Lowdown. Like all hormonal coils it releases a low amount of progestin into your womb, meaning low levels circulate through your system - this may be why most women experience few side effects. Plus many users have lighter bleeds or even no periods. Once it's fitted, the Mirena is licensed for up to 8 years as birth control and is also a first line treatment for heavy menstrual periods.

Every 8 years

Frequency

Over 99%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Mirena IUD

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4.0

35 reviews

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Hormonal IUD  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks 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.

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Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

1 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

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

0 helpful

0 comments

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

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
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th May 25

Mirena IUD  

This is a test!


Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

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

0 comments

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Apr 25

Mirena IUD  


Decreased sex drive

2 helpful

0 comments

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Androgenic progestin

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