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Overview

Rated 3.4

18 reviews

Every 6 years

Frequency

Over 99%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 3.5

93 reviews

Every 3 years

Frequency

Over 99%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Levosert coil ingredients

Main hormones in Levosert coil

Androgenic progestogen


Jaydess coil ingredients

Main hormones in Jaydess coil

Androgenic progestogen

What Lowdown reviewers say

Benefits: What this contraceptive can help with

Adenomyosis

Endometriosis

Heavy periods

Period pain

Menopause

Heavy periods

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Levosert coil reviews

18 reviews

Used for 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Sep 23

  •  Still using

Had the mirena then swapped to levosert on coil change as it was the first line, fittings are not pleasant however to have it every 5-6 years it's manageable and worth it for only occasional spotting and endometriosis symptom control. No more heavy and painful periods requiring strong pain relief. I would always recommend. Life changing.

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Jul 23

  •  Still using

My emotions feel slightly muted and sex drive decrease


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  30th Jun 23

  •  Still using

I got the Levosert fitted 10 days ago so can't comment on longer term side effects but so far haven't noticed any except for the first few days after fitting. I was worried about how much it would hurt as I haven't had children and am very petite (not sure if that makes a difference). The fitting itself was painful, but it was over so quickly it was definitely worth it. I think there were 2 or 3 times during the procedure where I felt intense pain but each of these lasted literally a few seconds each. I had 3-5 days of discomfort similar to period pains/back ache afterwards and feeling a bit rubbish as a result, but nothing awful (not worth a day off work). I had some bleeding after the fitting and some weird solid white grissle stuff coming out for a couple of days. Since then I've felt absolutely fine physically. I couldn't feel the strings (tried as soon as I got home and everyday after for a week), which I was worried about. I went back to the clinic for them to check. They said its fine but the combination of my short fingers and (newly discovered!) high up left sided cervix means I am unlikely to be able to feel them. That's the only thing that bothers me slightly as you're supposed to check the strings every month. Knowing it lasts 6 years is great and I wish I'd got it years ago


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Used for 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Sep 23

  •  Still using

Had the mirena then swapped to levosert on coil change as it was the first line, fittings are not pleasant however to have it every 5-6 years it's manageable and worth it for only occasional spotting and endometriosis symptom control. No more heavy and painful periods requiring strong pain relief. I would always recommend. Life changing.


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Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Jul 23

  •  Still using

My emotions feel slightly muted and sex drive decrease


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  30th Jun 23

  •  Still using

I got the Levosert fitted 10 days ago so can't comment on longer term side effects but so far haven't noticed any except for the first few days after fitting. I was worried about how much it would hurt as I haven't had children and am very petite (not sure if that makes a difference). The fitting itself was painful, but it was over so quickly it was definitely worth it. I think there were 2 or 3 times during the procedure where I felt intense pain but each of these lasted literally a few seconds each. I had 3-5 days of discomfort similar to period pains/back ache afterwards and feeling a bit rubbish as a result, but nothing awful (not worth a day off work). I had some bleeding after the fitting and some weird solid white grissle stuff coming out for a couple of days. Since then I've felt absolutely fine physically. I couldn't feel the strings (tried as soon as I got home and everyday after for a week), which I was worried about. I went back to the clinic for them to check. They said its fine but the combination of my short fingers and (newly discovered!) high up left sided cervix means I am unlikely to be able to feel them. That's the only thing that bothers me slightly as you're supposed to check the strings every month. Knowing it lasts 6 years is great and I wish I'd got it years ago


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Jaydess coil reviews

93 reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Still using

I had this fitted this morning to help with endometriosis and wow I didn’t expect how much the insertion would hurt. They tried to fit the Mirena but my body just wouldn’t let me as it was too big so inserted this instead. Whoever wrote the protocols for this insertion was definitely a man.. keeping everything crossed this works.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  30th Oct 23

  •  Still using

For me possibly the best of the hormonal options I tried (Nuvaring & POP)...definitely in terms of comfort level (and for me the biggest pro is that I have 0 worry about getting pregnant and I can forget about the admin of contraception. When I was using condoms I was an anxious mess about getting pregnant...) but I am still on the fence and may have it removed. Insertion was awful (no painkiller offered) and I was almost completely out of action for 3 days after: pain, headaches, my uterus and ovaries wanted to basically run away and I could hardly walk my dog! Oh yes and quite hormonal as well. So be organised in case this is how your body reacts too. I believed the "most people find it uncomfortable but not painful" official line..must have been written by a man lol. It went way beyond uncomfortable for me. I started bleeding/spotting for about 2 months without stopping immidiately after insertion. It wasn't too worrying but rather annoying. Had to buy more black undies as kept ruining my lighter coloured ones! I had my first proper period 2 months in. I stopped ovulating and I miss my natural cycle and my juices and the libido that comes with it. That being said I do experience vaginal dryness to an extent. I put on about 2lbs (1kg) As only had it over 2.5 months, it's still early days and if things settle down with the spotting and I don't get more annoying side effects I may stay with it a bit longer as I find it very convenient.


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  29th Oct 23

  •  Stopped using

I previously had another hormonal contraceptive before changing to jaydess. I changed to jaydess as I wanted fewer hormones in comparison to the last. I didn't experience periods with either contraceptive forms, which worked for me at the time, but then I began to grow paranoid at the effect it was having on my body. I didn't experience any "negative" side effects other than that I noticed I was experiencing dark facial hair on my chin leading down to my neck, about 6 hairs in total. But totally killed my confidence. I had the jaydess removed 3 weeks ago, experienced what I believe is a withdrawal bleed so awaiting the true return of my period... which I'm hoping won't take too long to return! Massive positive since removal is how much I've noticed my sex drive has increased! I didn't even truly realise how it had effected it.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Still using

I had this fitted this morning to help with endometriosis and wow I didn’t expect how much the insertion would hurt. They tried to fit the Mirena but my body just wouldn’t let me as it was too big so inserted this instead. Whoever wrote the protocols for this insertion was definitely a man.. keeping everything crossed this works.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  30th Oct 23

  •  Still using

For me possibly the best of the hormonal options I tried (Nuvaring & POP)...definitely in terms of comfort level (and for me the biggest pro is that I have 0 worry about getting pregnant and I can forget about the admin of contraception. When I was using condoms I was an anxious mess about getting pregnant...) but I am still on the fence and may have it removed. Insertion was awful (no painkiller offered) and I was almost completely out of action for 3 days after: pain, headaches, my uterus and ovaries wanted to basically run away and I could hardly walk my dog! Oh yes and quite hormonal as well. So be organised in case this is how your body reacts too. I believed the "most people find it uncomfortable but not painful" official line..must have been written by a man lol. It went way beyond uncomfortable for me. I started bleeding/spotting for about 2 months without stopping immidiately after insertion. It wasn't too worrying but rather annoying. Had to buy more black undies as kept ruining my lighter coloured ones! I had my first proper period 2 months in. I stopped ovulating and I miss my natural cycle and my juices and the libido that comes with it. That being said I do experience vaginal dryness to an extent. I put on about 2lbs (1kg) As only had it over 2.5 months, it's still early days and if things settle down with the spotting and I don't get more annoying side effects I may stay with it a bit longer as I find it very convenient.


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  29th Oct 23

  •  Stopped using

I previously had another hormonal contraceptive before changing to jaydess. I changed to jaydess as I wanted fewer hormones in comparison to the last. I didn't experience periods with either contraceptive forms, which worked for me at the time, but then I began to grow paranoid at the effect it was having on my body. I didn't experience any "negative" side effects other than that I noticed I was experiencing dark facial hair on my chin leading down to my neck, about 6 hairs in total. But totally killed my confidence. I had the jaydess removed 3 weeks ago, experienced what I believe is a withdrawal bleed so awaiting the true return of my period... which I'm hoping won't take too long to return! Massive positive since removal is how much I've noticed my sex drive has increased! I didn't even truly realise how it had effected it.


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Used for 3 - 6 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  18th Jul 23

  •  Still using

I have the jaydess coil and I've recently got pregnant. The coil is not misplaced and the pregnancy is not ectopic. Jaydess definitely DID NOT work for me.


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Jun 23

  •  Stopped using

I had absolutely horrendous, debilitating pelvic pain that lasted a couple of days several times on the coil. No doctor could explain why, bit it felt like I was going to pass out. The process of having it fitted was also extremely painful, stressful, and borderline traumatic. Being told to take paracetamol before did not help in any way.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5th Jun 23

  •  Still using

I got the Jaydess IUD two and a half months ago. It was inserted without painkillers/anesthesia so I found insertion painful (but the procedure is short). Cramping lasted a few days and then intermittently for the first few weeks. Constant spot bleeding lasted little over two months but since then this has faded. I have noticed my periods getting lighter since insertion, and I'm holding out hope they'll stop altogether. I chose Jaydess over Mirena as I was worried about the hormonal imbalance the Mirena may cause, however now I feel more confident and will likely select the Mirena the next time I update my IUD in order to stop periods altogether.


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4th Jun 23

  •  Stopped using

I was nervous to start the coil. I wanted to go on a much lower hormonal contraceptive and the coil sounded ideal for me and my partner. Having the coil placed felt tense at first but I calmed myself down (lots of deep breaths) and was pleasantly surprised by how easy and quick this was. For me, it was a quick pinch and it was done. I did have quite uncomfortable stomach cramps after it was inserted but that was gone by the next day. I felt fine to go to the gym that evening but do not recommend it as I felt unwell after doing this. Since then I do exercise before the appointment and then have a very chill rest of my day. When friends ask, I suggest to not plan anything for the rest of the day and just focus on resting up. I have been very happy that I started the coil and have since moved on to another longer-term version. I have only had a few issues with the coil. The first is that the strings could be felt by my partner - he told me they poked him and obviously that isn't very nice when having sex. I had it cut down twice as it still continued to poke him. But this was fairly easy to sort.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2nd Jun 23

  •  Still using

Really satisfied. Love that it’s a lower dose of hormones so fewer side effects. My mood is the same, if not better than before. My sex drive has increased too. Only downside was I was ill for a few weeks after having it put in but could just be a coincidence. Also light spotting for 2 months but really no issue and could still have sex (there was no blood). Having it put in was so much better than I expected, the nurse offered me an injection for the pain and only had one cramp during the whole procedure. Cramping for about 2 days after but paracetamol did the job! Would highly recommend as my experience so far is great. Would get it again for sure.


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4th May 23

  •  Stopped using

I absolutely rate the jaydess coil, I went for this one as it was only 3 years and was the lowest dosage. It gave me very few side effects, my periods got much lighter and stayed regular. The only thing was the insertion - it was very painful but only for a few seconds. When I had it removed it didn’t hurt at all, and the nurse said that now they’re offering pain meds as standard when fitting. Would definitely use this again, made my life so much easier!


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2nd Nov 22

  •  Stopped using

This was the only hormonal contraceptive I had least side effects with. If absolutely necessary I would use it again. Great for those who haven't had children as its smaller than mirena and copper coil


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