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

16%

Out of the 25 reviews for mirena IUD, 2 people (8%) 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 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

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

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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

48% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Vaginal dryness

24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness

3

Breast enlargement

24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Vaginal discharge

20% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge

5

Sweating more than usual

20% of mirena IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible mirena IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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