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Mirena IUD and lighter periods

How our community feel mirena IUD has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Out of the 42 reviews for mirena IUD, 16 people (38%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

initial "spotting" turned out to be almost 10 days of light to medium bleeding but cramps and bleeding have become much lighter compared to my regular cycle

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

None just increased sex drive


Increased sex drive

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  7th Jul 25

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

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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

45% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Vaginal discharge

29% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge

3

Breast enlargement

29% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Tender breasts

29% of mirena IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Headaches

26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported headaches


Possible mirena IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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