Contraception Reviews

Mirena IUD and decreased sex drive

How our community feel mirena IUD has affected their sex drive

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

46%

Don't know

11%

Out of the 35 reviews for mirena IUD, 10 people (29%) reported decreased sex drive.

Reviewers that reported decreased sex drive as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

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 ❤️

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Decreased sex drive

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  20th Apr 25

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

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


Decreased sex drive

2 helpful

0 comments

Mirena IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

49% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Vaginal dryness

26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness

3

Breast enlargement

26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Headaches

26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported headaches

5

Vaginal discharge

23% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible mirena IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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