07/02/2019

Kyleena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

6 - 12 months

Had children

Height

5'4"/162.5cm

Weight

45kg - 50kg / 7st 1lb - 7st 12lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

Lots of cramps/tenderness for the first couple of months but it has calmed down now. Loss of weight/no increase in breast size, increase in acne and bad skin. It lasts 5 years so it is so nice to not have to worry about your contraception!

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I lost weight

Periods

Lighter periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Spots or acne

Back pain

Tender breasts

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Vaginal dryness

Thrush

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