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
68%
Don't know
8%
Out of the 25 reviews for mirena IUD, 4 people (16%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 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.
Worse skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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
0 helpful
0 comments
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
Period like cramps
48% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Vaginal dryness
24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Breast enlargement
24% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement
Vaginal discharge
20% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Sweating more than usual
20% of mirena IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual