Contraception Reviews

Mirena IUD and lower back pain

How our community feel they have been impacted by lower back pain on mirena IUD

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

80%

Quite a bit

12%

A bit

8%

Out of the 25 reviews for mirena IUD, 5 people (20%) reported lower back pain.

Reviewers that reported lower back pain 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 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  18th Jan 24

Everyone will have a different experience, however from my personal experience, I have had the IUD twice, and both times insertion was very painful. With that being said it was over relatively quick and in the long run I can say with 100% certainty it was worth it since I can now have a worry-free reliable birth control. Knowing ahead of time that pain is a possibility during insertion can help you take steps to reduce it/ possibly take away some of the fear that comes with uncertainty. Additionally, I have stopped bleeding/ having regular periods, however I still have period symptoms around the same time each month, so cramps, acne, back pain, and tender breasts for a couple days. I hope that was helpful!


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Sep 23

I first got my Mirena IUD when I was 13-14 for hormonal-induced migraines. The insertion was very painful, but the cramping did not last too long after insertion. I had mild spotting for a few months, then my period stopped completely for 5 years. Last year, my period came back and has been irregular since. Overall, my period has been much lighter and my PMS symptoms and menstruation symptoms have been minimal. I also have noticed more stability in my mood and have had decreased migraines since starting my IUD.


Somewhat positive mood

3 more effects

1 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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