Mirena IUD and weight gaining
How our community feel mirena IUD has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
59%
Don't know
15%
12%
Out of the 34 reviews for mirena IUD, 5 people (15%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
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
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 31st Mar 25
I’ve had it for 6 months and I have my period twice a month and the pain is pretty consistent day to day.
Worse skin
2 more effects
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Oct 23
I absolutely loved my Mirena for the first 2.5 years... up until my body rejected it and I began to pass the IUD through my cervix. I believe this happened because of rough sex, which Mirena and doctors say can't happen. Well, it happened, and it caused the worst cramping I've experienced, truly debilitating me until I got it removed. I then tried a new IUD and the cramps, although not as bad, returned, accompanied by terrible mood swings and emotional vulnerability. I was told my body wasn't right for an IUD, which is odd because it worked for 2.5 years! I think everyone should still try the IUD, as it was the best birth control I still have ever used... before I couldn't use it anymore.
Gained weight
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Mirena IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
47% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Vaginal dryness
27% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Sweating more than usual
24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual
Breast enlargement
24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement
Headaches
24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported headaches