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

48%

Don't know

13%

Out of the 31 reviews for mirena IUD, 3 people (10%) 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
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th May 25

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Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  31st Mar 25

I’ve had it for 6 months and I have my period twice a month and the pain is pretty consistent day to day.


Worse skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Jul 23

Getting the IUD was painful, but I am happy that I got it because I don’t have to worry about missing any days (like on the pill) and it hasn’t affected my mood or body that dramatically.


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Mirena IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

45% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Vaginal dryness

26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness

3

Breast enlargement

23% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Headaches

23% of mirena IUD reviewers reported headaches

5

Vaginal discharge

19% 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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