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Hormonal IUD vs Mini pill

Hormonal IUD

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Overview

Rated 4.2

17 reviews

3 - 8 years

Frequency

Over 99%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 2.3

3 reviews

Daily

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Hormonal IUD ingredients

Main hormones in Hormonal IUD

progestin


Mini pill ingredients

Main hormones in Mini pill

progestin

What Lowdown reviewers say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

Adenomyosis

Endometriosis

Heavy periods

Menopause

Period pain

Period pain

Heavy menstrual bleeding

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Hormonal IUD reviews

17 reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

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.

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Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
55 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Easy to use especially for women that are in perimenopause because it can be part of Menopausal hormone therapy. I have had several through my life and recommend- very effective, easy and periods favorable!


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

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.


Top side effects not reported

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

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.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
55 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Easy to use especially for women that are in perimenopause because it can be part of Menopausal hormone therapy. I have had several through my life and recommend- very effective, easy and periods favorable!


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 5 - 8 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

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.


Top side effects not reported

1 helpful

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Mini pill reviews

3 reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
42 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

This pill has helped me so much with heavy periods. The first month I spotted, then had a quick, light period. The second month was the lightest period I've had in years. The issue I'm having is I have more cramps on it than off, and the biggest issue is that it's making me moody and tense. I love what it's done for my period physically, but I'm snapping at my family much more than I used to. I see the doctor next week. I'm not sure what I'll do yet.


Top side effects not reported

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

I've experienced less pain around my uterus and ovaries, cysts are reduced, my breast are slightly enlarged and tender, my bones (especially hip, knee, and ankle joints) ache and hurt occasionally, mysex drive seems to have increased (I still find my partner very attractive just as before, which based on experiences I've seen others go through was a potential risk).


Top side effects not reported

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  27th Aug 23

Severe menstrual period and severe cramping I have never felt pain like this in my life and I'm 32 years old.


Top side effects not reported

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
42 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

This pill has helped me so much with heavy periods. The first month I spotted, then had a quick, light period. The second month was the lightest period I've had in years. The issue I'm having is I have more cramps on it than off, and the biggest issue is that it's making me moody and tense. I love what it's done for my period physically, but I'm snapping at my family much more than I used to. I see the doctor next week. I'm not sure what I'll do yet.


Top side effects not reported

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

I've experienced less pain around my uterus and ovaries, cysts are reduced, my breast are slightly enlarged and tender, my bones (especially hip, knee, and ankle joints) ache and hurt occasionally, mysex drive seems to have increased (I still find my partner very attractive just as before, which based on experiences I've seen others go through was a potential risk).


Top side effects not reported

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  27th Aug 23

Severe menstrual period and severe cramping I have never felt pain like this in my life and I'm 32 years old.


Top side effects not reported

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