Contraception Reviews

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown67789
🇺🇸 US
  •  25th Mar 24

Kyleena IUD  
•  Stopped using

This caused pain/vomiting/inability to sleep for 3 months after insertion. I was promised it would improve, and told to just keep giving it time. Severe menstrual cramps continued the whole 2 years that I had this. Doctors promised many times over the 2 years that my symptoms were normal and/or not due to the IUD(both incorrect). Around the 9 month mark I began to develop progesterone hypersensitivity autoimmune disease. This continued to progress until I removed it. This new condition landed me in the ER multiple times due to anaphylaxis: asthma, heart palpitations, high BP, frequent fainting, extreme rashes etc. I had to quit my job because I was not functional on any level. Luckily I eventually figured it out.


Mood

Very negative

Skin

Got worse

Sex drive

No change

Weight

Gained weight

Bleeds

Heavier

Mood

Very positive

Skin

Improved

Sex drive

No change

Weight

No change

Cycle return to normal

1 month
While using
 Lower back pain
 High blood pressure
 Nausea or vomiting
 Pelvic infection
 Period like cramps
 Dizziness
 Headaches
 Migraines
 Tender breasts
 Hair loss
 Sweating more than usual
 Cystitis
 Vaginal dryness
 Discomfort wearing contact lenses
After using
Lower back pain
Breast enlargement
Tender breasts
Dizziness
Headaches
Migraines

Stopping was the best thing I’ve done for myself. Multiple doctors refused to remove it but luckily I was eventually able to get into a PP clinic. Removal improved my period cramps and my anaphylactic symptoms were no longer 24/7, but cyclical. I now forever have a autoimmune disease and anaphylaxis to my own progesterone. I have to carry an epipen and inhaler constantly. I will have this added medical cost forever. I would not recommend Kyleena to my worst enemy.


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