Hormonal IUD vs Male condom
Hormonal IUD ingredients
Main hormones in Hormonal IUD
progestin
Male condom ingredients
What Lowdown reviewers say
44% no impact on mood
46% stopped periods
46% no impact
49% no impact
40% no impact on skin
50% in 1 month
50% no impact on mood
50% no change
75% no impact
100% no impact
50% improved skin
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Hormonal IUD reviews
57 reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 week ago
I have been on the marina for almost a year and every time I get my period I am in severe pain….. when I’m driving I have to pull over on the side of the road to spit up and hold my stomach. Today it was so bad. I had to call in early. I throw up most times…… moral of the story I’m getting it taken out
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I got the IUD put in and since then I have experienced intense nausea and frequent headaches.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
I’ve only been on it for going on 3 weeks now. The first week was cramping and low back pain. Week 2 was nausea and hunger pains. I’m starting week 3 now and I’m working with my hunger, tiredness, and possibly some mood swings. So far I really like it. I don’t feel it, it doesn’t hurt or nothing.
Improved skin
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 week ago
I have been on the marina for almost a year and every time I get my period I am in severe pain….. when I’m driving I have to pull over on the side of the road to spit up and hold my stomach. Today it was so bad. I had to call in early. I throw up most times…… moral of the story I’m getting it taken out
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I got the IUD put in and since then I have experienced intense nausea and frequent headaches.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
I’ve only been on it for going on 3 weeks now. The first week was cramping and low back pain. Week 2 was nausea and hunger pains. I’m starting week 3 now and I’m working with my hunger, tiredness, and possibly some mood swings. So far I really like it. I don’t feel it, it doesn’t hurt or nothing.
Improved skin
0 helpful
0 comments
Male condom reviews
4 reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1st Jan 25
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 29th Dec 24
Overall it's been great, but remembering a pill at a specific time is challenging for me
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1st Jan 25
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 29th Dec 24
Overall it's been great, but remembering a pill at a specific time is challenging for me
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Sep 24
Condoms did not change any part of my period for me, no side effects of using this form of contraceptive and it has been effective in avoiding pregnancy as well as STDs.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
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