Contraception Reviews

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%

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😅

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Increased sex drive

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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

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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

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Period like cramps

47% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Vaginal dryness

27% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness

3

Sweating more than usual

24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual

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Breast enlargement

24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Headaches

24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported headaches


Possible mirena IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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