Hormonal IUD vs Withdrawal or pull out method
What Lowdown reviewers say
46% no impact on mood
54% stopped periods
39% no impact
49% no impact
44% no impact on skin
56% in 1 month
40% no impact on mood
60% no change
60% no impact
80% no impact
80% no impact on skin
Not enough data to say
Real life reviews from people like you
Hormonal IUD reviews
39 reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 day 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
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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
0 helpful
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 29th Jul 24
Great experience, insertion cramping was minimal. Got pregnant 4 months after removal.
Somewhat negative mood
0 helpful
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Withdrawal or pull out method reviews
5 reviews
Used for 8+ yr
37 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Annoying to have to fuss with putting the condom on, and I don’t enjoy the change in sensation while using a condom. But I feel protected against pregnancy. I occasionally rely on pull out method, and the anxiety over my partner accidentally not timing this correctly (ie not pulling out soon enough) negatively affects my sexual experience.
Very positive mood
0 helpful
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Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 20th Jun 24
Very negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
44 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 20th May 24
I get pretty sick on the pill and with same partner 3.5 yrs no issues but recognize not most effective practice.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
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