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Hormonal IUD vs Vasectomy

Hormonal IUD

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Overview

Rated 3.6

82 reviews

3 - 8 years

Frequency

Over 99%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 5.0

1 reviews

Permanent

Frequency

Over 99%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

Permanent

Effect on fertility

Hormonal IUD ingredients

Main hormones in Hormonal IUD

progestin

Vasectomy ingredients

Vasectomy is a surgical procedure to cut or seal the tubes that carry a man’s sperm. It prevents pregnancy by stopping sperm getting into a man’s semen which is then ejaculated during sexual intercourse.

What Lowdown reviewers say

Mood

40% no impact on mood

Bleeds

45% stopped periods

Sex drive

42% no impact

Weight

50% no impact

Skin

42% no impact on skin

Cycle return

50% in 1 month

Mood

100% no impact on mood

Bleeds

100% can't tell

Sex drive

100% no impact

Weight

100% no impact

Skin

100% no impact on skin

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

Adenomyosis

Endometriosis

Heavy periods

Menopause

Period pain

There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this birth control

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Hormonal IUD reviews

82 reviews

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

Kyleena IUD  

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.

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Worse skin

0 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 week ago

Mirena IUD  

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Mirena IUD  

None just increased sex drive


Increased sex drive

0 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

Kyleena IUD  

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 week ago

Mirena IUD  

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Hormonal IUD  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Mirena IUD  

None just increased sex drive


Increased sex drive

0 helpful

0 comments


Vasectomy reviews

1 reviews

Vasectomy  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  16th Oct 24

Vasectomy  

Essentially painless procedure. Had a few aches here and there. Haven't gotten anyone pregnant.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Vasectomy  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  16th Oct 24

Vasectomy  

Essentially painless procedure. Had a few aches here and there. Haven't gotten anyone pregnant.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

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