Kyleena and Bleeding: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Gia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2022

For Birth Control "KYLEENA RUINED ME!! I got mine placed 5 months ago and just got it removed this week after consulting a gyn. I was on Tri Sprintec for birth control and acne treatment (I did struggle with mild/medium acne before going on it) for 6 years. I have always struggled with irregular bleeding, but the pill definitely helped maintain it; I never had a normal cycle due to other health issues, but it was not unmanageable. I decided to get the IUD for more reliable birth control. When I had it placed, I obviously experienced cramping and bleeding for a while, but after 5 months it never went away. I never had a 'period,' just constant irregular bleeding that would come and go and last for a day, a few days, or weeks at a time; as well as severely painful constant cramping despite ever having a cycle. I started breaking out about 3 weeks post-placement, and every day my acne got worse. Now in month 5, I have the most severe painful cystic acne of my life. Going back on the pill now."

• Gia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2022

For Birth Control "KYLEENA RUINED ME!! I got mine placed 5 months ago and just got it removed this week after consulting a gyn. I was on Tri Sprintec for birth control and acne treatment (I did struggle with mild/medium acne before going on it) for 6 years. I have always struggled with irregular bleeding, but the pill definitely helped maintain it; I never had a normal cycle due to other health issues, but it was not unmanageable. I decided to get the IUD for more reliable birth control. When I had it placed, I obviously experienced cramping and bleeding for a while, but after 5 months it never went away. I never had a 'period,' just constant irregular bleeding that would come and go and last for a day, a few days, or weeks at a time; as well as severely painful constant cramping despite ever having a cycle. I started breaking out about 3 weeks post-placement, and every day my acne got worse. Now in month 5, I have the most severe painful cystic acne of my life. Going back on the pill now."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I had Kyleena put in Dec of 2016. I have now had it for 1 year. The whole year has been terrible. I get my period most of the month, with the most horrifying cramps. I literally don't bleed maybe 7 days per month. It's caused me to get irritable and emotional most of the time. Plus, I get infections a lot. It's embarrassing telling my partner I'm still bleeding all the time. The worst thing is the intensity of the cramps. These aren't normal cramps. Definitely, the most pain I have felt. My doctor had convinced me to stick with it for 6 months, and I did 1 year. I'm down with Kyleena. Terrible experience."

• Mag...
• September 25, 2017

For Birth Control "I’ve had Kyleena for about four months now, and I must say, it is a lot better from where I began. When they say 3-6 months, they mean it. The first two months were horrible. Constant bleeding and cramping, but tough it out! It was the best decision I have ever made! My bleeding is significantly less, and I don’t have to worry about children! I gave this an 8.0 because I do experience some acne, and I still cramp bad occasionally, but so worth it! Everyone has their own opinion!"

• HK4...
• October 5, 2017

For Birth Control "My rating is only related to insertion because I just had Kyleena inserted this afternoon. I've read so many horror stories, so I was truly worried, but it ended up not being a big deal. I took 3 Advil about 45 minutes before. Things went as everyone has generally said as far as procedure. It didn't feel good, but I wouldn't say it was the worst pain ever. It actually came out right after it was placed, so she had to place a new one after the second one, but that didn't hurt as much as the first. So far, cramping hasn't been much of a problem. I have had some bleeding, but not much. Everyone's experience will be different, but know that the horror stories don't apply to everyone! Don't let these stories deter you!"

• Sic...
• August 31, 2017

For Birth Control "I got Kyleena 8 mo ago after a failed insertion of Mirena. I've never had kids, and I apparently had a non-common shaped uterus, so the insertion lasted 20 min and was incredibly painful. I bled the entire first month and had cramps so bad I had to sit down. This lasted until month four. Now I have irregular periods that show up a week before they're supposed to. I've also had an increase in UTIs/YIs. I've been with my other half for over a year now, so it's frustrating that every time I have a period, I immediately get a YI and have to be on antibiotics for a week. I've noticed a plummet in my sex drive, but an improvement in my acne. I was on the pill for 13 yrs with no problems, and this sucks. Getting it out in a month."

• GGa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I am very hot and cold about this IUD. I was bleeding/spotting irregularly for the first six months to one year. My periods have not gotten shorter (last more than a week), but they have gotten lighter. This IUD threw my pH completely off, and it's something I have been trying to get back under control for months now. It also made it a bit harder to lose weight and made me grow some hair on my chin. Overall, I don't regret it, but it really messes your hormones up. Taking it out before the expiration date."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2017

For Birth Control "I decided to get Kyleena after having horrible side effects from the Depo shot. During insertion, I was experiencing a lot of discomfort, but the pain was minimal and bearable. The procedure only took a couple of minutes. After the insertion was completed, I was nauseated and lightheaded, but I laid back and drank some juice for a couple of minutes, and I was able to get up and leave. I cramped for about a week and bled for about a week, but now I have no side effects besides light spotting every now and then. I have had Kyleena in for almost a month now, and so far zero problems. Definitely worth the discomfort!"

• M21...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on Kyleena about 3 weeks now and have bled the whole time. I'm entering week 4 of being on my period with severe cramps. I called my OBGYN today, and it can be expected for up to 6 months. I have a follow-up appointment here in two weeks. Hopefully, the bleeding and cramps subside. Until then, I'm not very satisfied with Kyleena. I haven't gone a day without hurting. Hope it gets better!"

• Lex...
• February 19, 2020

For Birth Control "Had it in for 10 months. Spotting every month, but also infection after infection. 5 rounds of antibiotics. It was a disgusting smell, I couldn’t keep it in. My skin was amazing. It did minimize the blood and pain, but no sex drive, and when we did, the aftermath was always an infection. I shower before and after sex because I’m a little OCD, but this was out of control-4 showers a day. I was done."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I got Kyleena inserted September 2018. Insertion was painful, but manageable. I am grateful I took the day off work that day. I had the spotting/bleeding side effect for about 3 months and some increases in acne. Everything resolved within 6 months, and I was loving the ease of Kyleena. About a month ago, I began getting lower back pain. Over the weeks, I realized my period was not stopping, and I was getting sharp pelvic pain. Came to find out I had an ectopic pregnancy. During my stay at the ER to manage my ectopic pregnancy, I had my IUD taken out. They told me it was perfectly placed. This birth control risked my future fertility, my health, and could have risked my life. I never anticipated the emotional toll of losing a pregnancy I wasn’t even trying for either. I wouldn’t recommend this birth control to my worst enemy. It’s great until it nearly kills you. Not worth the risk."

• Cxx...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 10, 2020

For Birth Control "Got this IUD exactly a year ago. Insertion was fine, could barely feel it (although I did take ibuprofen before insertion). I stayed in with my friend for the rest of the day and napped and watched Netflix. I had really irregular bleeding, I spotted for three months straight, my periods went from 5 days to 10 days long. I would know whenever my period was coming because I would get one sharp cramp, however, I did not experience cramping regularly. It was the bleeding that really bothered me. Just went to a consultation with my OBGYN and we are looking to try the Mirena next. Fingers crossed it won’t be as frustrating as this one! (No hormonal acne or weight loss/gain experienced)"

• Aim...
• July 20, 2019

For Birth Control "I had the Kyleena fitted on 6th March. The insertion was fine. By the time I left the doctor's surgery, I could hardly walk. The cramps were horrendous! From that day until the second to last week in June, I did not stop bleeding. The cramps would kick in at any given minute, and I thought I would pass out with some of them. I’ve given birth pain relief-free, but I was not prepared for these cramps. Also, for the first month, I almost couldn’t leave the house. I was a hormonal wreck! Sobbing uncontrollably, it was awful. Thankfully that stopped. But the bleeding continued. From the middle of June to the start of the second week in July, no period. A little cramping, nothing major... now I’ve started what I thought was going to be my first normal period after the bleeding settled down. It’s anything but normal. I can’t move. I’m exhausted, the bleeding is so heavy. I’m really thinking about getting this thing taken out. I don’t feel like myself on it. I really see no benefits-apart from not getting pregnant."

• Anonymous
• June 2, 2017

For Birth Control "Had Kyleena inserted a little over 12 hours ago. I have been on Depo for about 5 years, and my cervix is small and narrow to begin with. Long story short, I passed out briefly. I had back surgery this past January, and I'd say the pain level was equal. I've never had a child, I'm 28, and I'm glad this lasts for five years because I was having actual contractions for about 5 minutes afterward. Just some light bleeding as expected so far. Had to take a prescribed muscle relaxer and Motrin so far. The heating pad is great. Only took Tylenol beforehand."

• CeC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2019

For Birth Control "Well, I got the Kyleena inserted back in June, and I haven't gotten pregnant yet, so there's that. Probably because I'm still bleeding! I've been bloated and cramping. I spoke with my nurse, she advised me to just wait out the 90 days so my body can get used to it. Here I am, just shy of the 90 days, and still bleeding, so I don't think this is going to work for me. I did have the Mirena for 5 years with no issues. I think it may be time to try another alternative."

• Fel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2022

For Birth Control "I had it inserted early December 2021. I basically had to sing because while I was on two pain medications, it wasn't enough and felt like I was getting stabbed down there during the insertion and nearly passed out. For the next 5 weeks, I was bleeding heavily and cramping, my hips and back were hurting all the time, including a comfortable sleeping position, so I go to sleep in pain. My libido just disappeared, and I went into a heavy severe depression with horrible mood swings and suicidal thoughts for no reason. My gyno dismissed this as 'It's just the hormones, this just takes time,' and he canceled my last appointment to see if there's anything wrong with the IUD. I just wanted to stop my heavy periods and PMDD. I didn't know it was going to be like this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2019

"One of my old gynecologists inserted Kyleena after a laparoscopy to remove endometriosis because I'm sensitive to progesterone (Kyleena is low dose compared to Mirena). Let me say this: this IUD was the WORST. I never had a yeast infection or BV in my entire life. During the six months I had Kyleena, I had 4 yeast infections and BV twice. I couldn't take a bath or even use a blanket without getting infections. I also had spotting/bleeding EVERY DAY. When my new gynecologist tried to take Kyleena out, a process that should have taken a few seconds, he couldn't find the strings. Why? The strings had moved up into my uterus. It took OVER AN HOUR to remove it. It was the most painful experience of my entire life. I don't even know how well it treated endometriosis. All I know is Kyleena was one of the worst things I ever put into my body. Most miserable experience of my life."

• Mis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 5, 2020

For Birth Control "I got my Kyleena IUD inserted in June of 2019. Getting it put in was the worst pain I have ever felt, and the nurse kept me in the office for an additional 30 minutes after because I nearly passed out. The pain and cramping lasted for about 3 days, but it was manageable. I consistently bled for about 4 months, but since then, I have had no bleeding or spotting. I have not experienced weight gain or changes in my mental health. The one downside I have experienced would be acne, but it is slowly going away. I had experienced awful side effects with birth control pills, so switching to an IUD has been the best!"

• bel...
• October 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I had Kyleena inserted a year ago. It immediately helped my mood and cleared up my mild acne. In the beginning, it made me bleed for about 2 weeks during a cycle. But my cycle did become more regular after the first two months in regards to starting on time. My periods have become much lighter over time. Never need more than a regular tampon anymore. I think I may be one of the lucky ones who loses her period after a year. I'm two days late today. I experienced mild spotting for one day, and that was it. I'm only considering getting it removed because it seems it has made me more prone to hives all over my body. Daily, since the day after I got it inserted, I break out in giant patches of hives that last for hours and then go away. But they appear anywhere: face, arms, legs, back, buttocks, palms, neck, shoulders. I can't be sure that's the cause, but after a year, it seems not related to diet or household/personal products."

• TC2...
• October 6, 2019

For Birth Control "When getting the IUD inserted, it honestly was not that bad. Yes, there was slight cramping, but it only lasted for a short period of time. The worst part was probably the three weeks after I got it inserted, I had severe cramping almost every night, especially after going to the gym. I didn’t bleed and went almost 40 days before getting my period again. I had no sex drive for that three weeks at all! After the first three weeks, I haven’t had any problems! My first period was honestly SUPER heavy and lasted a week of bleeding. I spotted for three days before having heavy bleeding, but I never got cramps! I heard it is normal to have irregular periods the first year, so I wasn’t worried about it. I honestly haven’t had any other bad side effects with this birth control. It’s different for everyone, but don’t be scared just because some people have negative side effects with this! It’s nice not having to remember to take the pill or anything for five years!"

• Ano...
• October 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on the Kyleena for just over a month now. I am 19 and have been on the pill since I was 16, and the hormones kind of messed me up, made me really depressed. So I decided to go for the coil. The insertion was the worst pain I’ve ever felt in my entire life. I nearly passed out and vomited straight after. My mom had to stay home from work because I was in so much pain. I’ve never had a baby or anything, but the pains I’ve experienced must be like going into labor. After about a week and a half, the pain completely stopped and my bleeding stopped (I was on my period when it was fitted). Ever since then, it’s been amazing. No pain. No bleeding. Sex drive is up, don’t really feel depressed. However, I’ve just had my first period on it, and the pains are back. Exactly how it was after insertion. I’m hoping that because it’s my first period on it, that’s the reason why I’m in so much pain again. When I’m not bleeding, it’s been amazing for me."

• ihe...
• February 3, 2019

For Birth Control "I just got my Kyleena put in 4 days ago, so I can’t give a review on it long term, but I wanted to post about my insertion and how my body reacted after because I hyped myself up way too much going into it. I expected it to be a 10/10 on the pain scale. I was wrong, the visit lasted maybe 10 minutes, and the only thing that was even slightly painful was when she was dilating my cervix, and she told me exactly when I was going to feel slight cramping before it even happened. After she dilated my cervix, she said, “Okay, it’s in.” And I was like, the actual IUD is in??? I felt nothing. I’m not gonna lie, I’m pretty sure I have a vagina of steel because getting a Brazilian never even caused me to wince, but little things like burns and papercuts are the end of the world to me, so I can’t rate my pain tolerance. After insertion, I had light bleeding on the first day and bad cramping on the second day, but everything is back to normal now, and I haven’t noticed any weird side effects yet."

• 2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2021

For Birth Control "I had it put in on August 9, 2021. It's September 27th, 2021, and I am still bleeding. No weight gain, no other side effects, just continuous bleeding. I got it to deal with my PCOS, but I'm not sure if it’s worth it anymore."

• Wil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2018

For Birth Control "I had my Kyleena fitted for four months now and highly recommend it. I remember being so worried about the whole process and whether my body would react badly to the device, but I have so far had no problems. Insertion is uncomfortable but definitely bearable. Feels like an intense spasm/cramp but is over in a matter of moments. The after pain was no worse than period cramps. After a few weeks of minor spotting and bleeding (no heavier than my normal period), the bleeding stopped. After a month, I experienced no further bleeding, which is great. This is a fantastic contraceptive method. I feel so much happier not having high levels of hormones in my body and do not feel as down as I did before. Highly recommend Kyleena!"

• Hat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2018

For Birth Control "I have had my Kyleena in for about two or three months. I bleed basically all the time right now. I gained 7 pounds initially, but I am now dropping the weight. The hormones did affect me, and still do, but I haven’t gotten pregnant! It does its job! Just be sure to pay attention to your body. It can be frustrating, and yet effective."