Contraception Reviews

Mirena IUD and spotting

How our community feel mirena IUD has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

67%

Out of the 30 reviews for mirena IUD, 10 people (33%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  29th Apr 25

Best decision ever made!

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Top side effects not reported

10 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Apr 25

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


Very positive mood

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  20th Apr 25

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Mirena IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

43% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Vaginal dryness

27% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness

3

Breast enlargement

23% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Vaginal discharge

20% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge

5

Tender breasts

20% of mirena IUD reviewers reported tender breasts


Possible mirena IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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