Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 3 days ago
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
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Jan 25
I took this for endometriosis and it dialed my pain and symptoms down from a 9 to a 2-3, for a whole year. Unfortunately after a year I felt the pain begin to creep back in, a little more intense every month after that year mark, so I decided to pursue excision surgery as a more permanent solution. If you’re not ready for surgery but want endo relief, definitely encourage you to give Mirena a try!
Improved skin
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Mirena IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
46% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Vaginal dryness
29% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Breast enlargement
25% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
21% of mirena IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal discharge
18% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge