Contraception Reviews

Mirena IUD and increased sex drive

How our community feel mirena IUD has affected their sex drive

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

44%

Don't know

12%

Out of the 34 reviews for mirena IUD, 5 people (15%) reported increased sex drive.

Reviewers that reported increased sex drive as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

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!

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Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 week ago

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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Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th May 25

This is a test!


Very positive mood

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Mirena IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

47% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Vaginal dryness

27% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness

3

Sweating more than usual

24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual

4

Breast enlargement

24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Headaches

24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported headaches


Possible mirena IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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