Contraception Reviews

Mirena IUD and lighter periods

How our community feel mirena IUD has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

68%

Out of the 28 reviews for mirena IUD, 12 people (43%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods 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

It actually stabilized my mood. I genuinely have no complaints.

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Very positive mood

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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

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Period like cramps

46% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Vaginal dryness

29% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness

3

Breast enlargement

25% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Tender breasts

21% of mirena IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Vaginal discharge

18% 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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