Hormonal IUD vs Vasectomy
What Lowdown reviewers say
41% no impact on mood
45% stopped periods
42% no impact
51% no impact
41% no impact on skin
50% in 1 month
100% no impact on mood
100% can't tell
100% no impact
100% no impact
100% no impact on skin
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Hormonal IUD reviews
83 reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
im on month 2 of iud and I js hate the consistent spotting I want to have sex without getting stuff dirty likeeee
Worse skin
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 7th Aug 26
Wish doctors were honest about how Kyleena (and hormonal IUDs in general) cause acne breakouts in women. I asked doctors and they repeatedly assured me that since hormonal IUDs use a localized progestin, the hormone doesn't enter into the bloodstream and cause acne. But this is not true. I had never struggled with acne prior to my Kyleena insertion. I've now had my IUD for over 3 years, and ever since I have persistent hormonal acne on my chin. It's still a good birth control product, but please keep in mind that acne is a common side effect of the hormonal IUD, affecting between 14-30% of people who have one.
Worse skin
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2nd Aug 26
initial "spotting" turned out to be almost 10 days of light to medium bleeding but cramps and bleeding have become much lighter compared to my regular cycle
Somewhat negative mood
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Vasectomy reviews
1 reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 16th Oct 24
Essentially painless procedure. Had a few aches here and there. Haven't gotten anyone pregnant.
Top side effects not reported
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