Hormonal IUD vs Natural family planning
Hormonal IUD ingredients
Main hormones in Hormonal IUD
progestin
Natural family planning ingredients
What Lowdown reviewers say
45% no impact on mood
53% stopped periods
40% no impact
48% no impact
43% no impact on skin
50% in 1 month
30% no impact on mood
69% stopped periods
56% lost sex drive
49% gained weight
59% no impact on skin
37% don’t know impact
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Hormonal IUD reviews
40 reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
30 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 week ago
Caused increased anxiety, extreme cystic acne that did not respond to prescription acne treatments, and severe hair loss. Made my periods longer and heavier at first, then they finally started getting lighter but I was still spotting almost every day. Gave me hot flashes badly.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Didn't use it long enough to really form an opinion yet, but the reason I got it in the first place was because of very heavy periods and cramps. It has helped with that.
Somewhat negative mood
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
42 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Aug 24
After 14 months I pretty much don't have a period, but I still have light to moderate cramping a couple of times a month.
Top side effects not reported
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
30 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 week ago
Caused increased anxiety, extreme cystic acne that did not respond to prescription acne treatments, and severe hair loss. Made my periods longer and heavier at first, then they finally started getting lighter but I was still spotting almost every day. Gave me hot flashes badly.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Didn't use it long enough to really form an opinion yet, but the reason I got it in the first place was because of very heavy periods and cramps. It has helped with that.
Somewhat negative mood
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
42 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Aug 24
After 14 months I pretty much don't have a period, but I still have light to moderate cramping a couple of times a month.
Top side effects not reported
1 helpful
0 comments
Natural family planning reviews
4 reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 28th Dec 23
Overall, I felt that this was a safer option. I only switched to the mini pill in an effort to get a handle on my PCOS pelvic pain.
Top side effects not reported
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
35 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 25th Jul 23
I was previously on the contraceptive pill, and as soon as i came off it i was immediately more in tune with my body, could feel the sex drive boost around ovulation etc and lost the weight the pill had put on me.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 21st Jul 23
I feel like I've gotten to know my body! I really like the partner view so my husband knows when I'm fertile and won't try to initiate sex. After a terrible experience with hormonal birth control, this makes me feel in control and it has taught me so much!
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 28th Dec 23
Overall, I felt that this was a safer option. I only switched to the mini pill in an effort to get a handle on my PCOS pelvic pain.
Top side effects not reported
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
35 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 25th Jul 23
I was previously on the contraceptive pill, and as soon as i came off it i was immediately more in tune with my body, could feel the sex drive boost around ovulation etc and lost the weight the pill had put on me.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 21st Jul 23
I feel like I've gotten to know my body! I really like the partner view so my husband knows when I'm fertile and won't try to initiate sex. After a terrible experience with hormonal birth control, this makes me feel in control and it has taught me so much!
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 19th Jul 23
Never been this in tune with my body before! It is wonderful to see how my hormonal cycle affects different areas in my life and be able to live in alignment with this! It's great to know I'm not having to put up with any side effects on birth control and that my partner and I can share the responsibility. I also love knowing when to expect my period. Highly recommend!
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
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