Contraception Reviews

Mirena IUD and periods to stop

How our community feel mirena IUD has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Out of the 35 reviews for mirena IUD, 21 people (60%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

This is my second hormonal IUD, I like the effectiveness of not getting pregnant, I’ve been lucky how effective it is. however I’ve been getting horrible cystic acne all over my face. It’s constantly, almost 2 times a month. It was never like this before until I reached my thirties. I constantly eat healthy, exercise, drink plenty of fluids, take vitamins. I no longer smoke cigarettes and no longer binge drink alcohol (occasionally). I am constantly switching my facial topicals, using peels, masks, LED therapy, electric facial brushes and using hydrafacial. I started taking supplements for acne. Nothing seems to work . I spoke to my PCP about this and she suggests following up to get me prescribed with oral anti acne meds. Still debating about taking oral anti acne pills, since it’s either antibiotics or a diuretic. But I’ve had it with the hormonal acne on my face. It always happens when my body is on the cycle, invisible period, but with slight cramps, PMS mood, breast tenderness, oily skin, and acne, plus the craving of sweets. Without bleeding has been a godsend, but the PMS symptoms especially the acne is taking a toll on me.

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Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

1 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th May 25

This is a test!


Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Apr 25


Decreased sex drive

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0 comments

Mirena IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

49% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Vaginal dryness

26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness

3

Breast enlargement

26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Headaches

26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported headaches

5

Vaginal discharge

23% 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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