Kyleena and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I got Kyleena after my body rejected Mirena and pushed it out. Insertion was really painful, but a small price to pay for successful birth control. I did spot for the first two months, but haven’t really had a period since insertion. No mood swings or cramping. Two years and it’s done its job. I’d definitely recommend!"

• Ano...
• September 27, 2019

For Birth Control "I am in my late 40s with 2 kids, and the doctor thinks I have 2 to 3 years before I finish menopause. I needed to get off the Nuvaring because my cardiologist wanted me off estrogen. With Nuvaring, I had regular periods even if I tried leaving it in. I got the Kyleena on Aug. 1, and I have not had a period. I had brown spotting occasionally for about 5 weeks. Last week, I had a migraine on a Friday, followed by 8 hours of red spotting on Saturday. I assume that was my 'period.' For that reason, Kyleena is great! I have had some pain with sex, but that is improving. The insertion was extremely painful, but only for 2 fractions of a second. This is mostly because I had C-sections and never dilated, so she actually had to dilate my cervix to insert it. I dread having it removed in a few years. I do have a lot more hot flashes, but no acne and no weight gain. I would say mood swings are the same or less than with Nuvaring. Cramping was mild on insertion day and minimal thereafter."

• tay...
• August 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I got Kyleena almost 6 months ago. The first month was a little rough - spotting, mood swings, crying a lot, and feeling sad for no reason, and some terrible cramps that were debilitating. Months 2 and 3 were all great with very few side effects. Around month 4, I started getting super sad for no reason at all. I would break down in tears and feel absolutely awful for weeks at a time. Then suddenly it went away, and I felt like my old cheery self again. On month 5, it happened again but 10x worse. I broke down, cried every day for a week, couldn't work, couldn't function at all. I was absolutely miserable. I felt like I was going insane. I just got my IUD removed a few hours ago, and I'm glad I did it. I was going to wait to see if I adjusted, but honestly, it wasn't worth it. Some people can't adapt to having hormones inside them, approx 5% of women have these problems. So for the 95% that it works for - great! But Kyleena isn't for everyone. I'm on the road to recovery now."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I'm 20 years old and I got Kyleena inserted about 1 month ago. Insertion was super easy, I drove myself to and from it. The worst part felt like a bad cramp. About a week after insertion, I got my period for 4ish days, now I have been spotting ever since, 20+ days. I've had horrible mood swings and anxiety, and I’m always hungry. I feel so out of touch with my body, and I’m very aware that it’s inside of me. I’m getting it taken out next week. Seriously, such a waste of money for myself at least. I guess it works well as birth control, though. I really wanted to love it, but I can’t."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2019

For Birth Control "After having a lot of issues with the Mirena and Liletta (headaches/body pain/mood swings), I decided to switch to Kyleena because of the lower dosage. Best decision ever! Insertion was your typical heavy cramp for a split second... I took 800 mg ibuprofen before insertion. I’ve had it for almost a month now, and I feel great. My energy level has actually peaked, and I feel well rested in the morning! It's been easier for me to stay on routine and get my daily workout in. I haven’t noticed weight gain, and my first period was a bit lighter. Overall, I am pleased to have a birth control that is working and not making me feel like I am sick or crazy."

• RKa...
• May 6, 2019

For Birth Control "I am a 21-year-old who has never had kids before, that was on the combination pill for 2 years and then the progesterone-only pill for 2 years. I can only have progesterone birth control, and the progesterone-only pill made me spot ALL the time. I really did not like that, so I wanted to try the IUD out to see if that would stop the spotting and not have to worry about taking a pill. I’m going to be honest, the Kyleena IUD insertion was the worst pain of my life and lasted about an hour afterwards. At the start, I kept thinking to myself this is the stupidest decision ever, why did I do this to myself? Because the pain was unbearable, although it ended up being the best birth control ever. I didn’t bleed after insertion, have only gotten my period once, and I’ve had it in for 4 months and have had no spotting! It’s absolutely amazing, I haven’t had any weight gain, acne, or mood changes! I almost forget I have it in. Best decision!"

• NOO...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 25, 2022

For Birth Control "I got the Kyleena about a year and a half ago. Insertion was terrible. Cramping, pinching, light-headed, and intense stomach pain. I gave it a few days, thought that it would go away. I ended up cramping on and off the whole time. But I thought that was okay to have the satisfaction of no protection and no periods. Fast forward, I decided to get it removed when my boyfriend began getting cuts during sex. Not to mention the mood swings, dry vagina, frequent yeast infections, and UTIs. They attempted to go in two times to remove it. They couldn’t find it. They took an ultrasound and spotted it and attempted to go in again to remove it. They were using all kinds of clamps to find it. And could not find the strings. Finally, they decided I needed to go under to have it surgically removed. That was today. I had it surgically removed today. They found it attached to my uterus with the string wrapped all around it. DO NOT GET THE IUD."

• Man...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 1, 2023

For Birth Control "5/10. I still have the Kyleena in, and it’s been a little over 3 years. The pros are it works for not getting pregnant, as well as mostly getting rid of periods. I had light to moderate bleeding not very often. The cons or negative symptoms I’ve had are worsened cramps (no previous cramps), negative headspace/anxiety (no previous anxiety), insertion pain was like contractions, mood swings (irrational emotions, never experienced before), and weight gain in the last 6/10 months with no change in diet. I’ve been 125-130 lbs for over 10 years and just recently shot up to around 150 lbs, with the majority of the weight concentrated around my stomach, breasts, and hips. Overall, it does what it is intended, but with all the additional side effects, it comes at a cost. I would not recommend the IUD, and when the 5-year mark comes, I will not be getting a new one. Personal note: I am still also quite frequently worried about migration or getting pregnant, so peace of mind is minimal."

• Cca...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 7, 2018

For Birth Control "So I got the Kyleena inserted in June 2017 and have had it for about a year. I was never good at taking a pill every day, and I am terrified of needles, so this seemed like the best choice. I spot once a month but never have a “real” period. I cramp if I’m in a squished sitting position for a long time, like white-water rafting or long car rides. The only downside is the severe mood swings, lack of sex drive, and the excessive weight gain. I’ve gained 25 lbs! I work out 4-5 times a week, which I started in April 2018, and have focused on what I am eating a little better with no luck in losing anything! Trying to decide if I should get it removed or keep it in."

• Ali...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 15, 2023

For Birth Control "I had Kyleena for almost 4 years after giving birth to my 2nd child. After relatively easy insertion and a good first year, things got worse. The only positive was the prevention from pregnancy. It took me until I linked my issues to Kyleena. My libido was non-existent, I had to be on a diet and exercising 3x a week not to gain more weight. After 2.5 years, I’ve started experiencing anxiety like never before, with mood swings worse than during pregnancies. I’ve read some of the reviews here and decided to remove Kyleena. Unfortunately, threads were not visible, and the NHS nurse was not able to remove it. I was sent for a scan (waiting for 3 months) and referred to a gynecologist. After 9 months of waiting, I went privately, and it was the best decision ever. Just after several days, I’m starting to feel like my normal self. For me, the whole experience was very stressful, expensive, and almost cost me my sanity."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2018

For Birth Control "I was really excited to try the IUD since I had been on the pill for 5 years. Insertion was painful and uncomfortable, but I felt fine a day after that. I bled and spotted for 3 months after insertion and now get my period once a month. I had high hopes for it, but I became depressed, started getting frequent headaches, developed acne, and experienced really bad PMS symptoms. I've been on it for 6 months and did not realize this form of contraception has a significantly higher risk of developing depression compared to other types. It contributes to mood swings and symptoms of depression. I am not usually prone to depression or anxiety, and it has been through the roof since I got it. I used to never cry, and now I cry over everything for no reason. This is just my experience, and everybody is different."

• Lan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 22, 2021

For Birth Control "I've had Kyleena for about 4 years now. At first, it was all great, but the past 2 years it's been spiraling! Recovery isn't all that terrible, but it's made my anxiety 10x worse, and my hair is thinning out! Cramps are terrible, mood swings, random waves of sadness, always emotional, constantly bloated and tired. Not to mention I got a huge hemorrhagic cyst from Kyleena that is insanely painful. I am getting mine out ASAP. Birth control is terrible for us, the doctors don't tell us, but it really is…"

• 576...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 20, 2019

For Birth Control "I got Kyleena in August 2018. I had the Mirena for about 5 months and hated it. I gained weight, mood swings, constant fatigue, and had more acne than usual. I got the Mirena taken out and I got the Kyleena. For the first month, the cramps were bad, constant, but that went away. I don’t get moody anymore or feel tired all the time. My weight is back to normal, and my skin is so much better now. The only thing that sucks is that my periods are about 8-9 days, but I'd rather deal with that than a bunch of horrible side effects. It’s different for everyone, but I really like the Kyleena IUD."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 10, 2019

For Birth Control "I got the Kyleena IUD inserted in June 2018. It’s been about a year and my periods are still all over the place, and I get two periods a month. When I got it inserted, it was painful but not terrible. I bled for 2-3 months straight after that (light). I started to experience hair loss in August, and my hair is not the same since, but I’m using different hair products to grow my hair now. I have increased anxiety, more mood swings, and oilier skin from Kyleena. I also experienced such a terrible smell down there a few weeks after, and I took medicine prescribed by the doctor and it went away. I do notice I get BV more, but I insert boric acid to balance my pH when my vagina feels different."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 20, 2019

For Birth Control "This IUD has literally changed my life! Insertion is fairly painful but doesn't hurt long after, you could even drive home. I experienced weight gain and acne, but I control the weight with my diet/exercise and control the acne with face products! I have no mood swings or headaches, which were my issues with birth control. Haven't had a period since I got it, which has also helped my iron level. Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend. Be aware that hormonal contraceptives affect everyone differently."

• rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 25, 2022

For Birth Control "The first 2 months with this were pretty good. I noticed some mood changes, but nothing crazy. Then, with what seemed like all of a sudden, I experienced extreme depression, apathy, exhaustion, slight cramping, more acne, mood swings, diminished sex drive, you name it. I have also noticed I have either gained weight or am holding weight due to the stress this IUD is causing my body. I have scheduled to get it removed ASAP, as these side effects are so severe they have impacted my ability to do the things I love. I honestly do not think that this would happen to everyone, but be cautious that it could, and if you notice you're not feeling like yourself, it could be the Kyleena. As for comfort, though, I have had no issues. If I wasn't having the hormonal side effects, I wouldn't have noticed it."

• rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 25, 2022

For Birth Control "The first 2 months with this were pretty good. I noticed some mood changes, but nothing crazy. Then, with what seemed like all of a sudden, I experienced extreme depression, apathy, exhaustion, slight cramping, more acne, mood swings, diminished sex drive, you name it. I have also noticed I have either gained weight or am holding weight due to the stress this IUD is causing my body. I have scheduled to get it removed ASAP, as these side effects are so severe they have impacted my ability to do the things I love. I honestly do not think that this would happen to everyone, but be cautious that it could, and if you notice you're not feeling like yourself, it could be the Kyleena. As for comfort, though, I have had no issues. If I wasn't having the hormonal side effects, I wouldn't have noticed it."

• Ele...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 24, 2018

For Birth Control "I got my Kyleena on 23rd April 2018, so almost exactly 6 months ago. The pill for me: depression, weight gain, migraines made worse, low sex drive, emotional, paranoid, anxious. The Kyleena first 5 months all becoming less frequent with time: cramps, headaches, emotional, bad skin for about 2 weeks. Now: occasional cramping, possibly period related. Period is just very light spotting now. Mood, weight, and sex drive have been unaffected. The Kyleena IUD is quite an investment, but so far it's been worth it. I had a few months of mild discomfort and now don't have to worry about contraception for 4 and a half more years! I'd recommend anyone who has it to wait 6 or 7 months for symptoms to calm down."

• Rit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 13, 2022

For Birth Control "I am giving Kyleena a 10 solely because this says 'effectiveness.' Yes, it is effective in the sense that I haven't gotten pregnant over the time it has been in. HOWEVER, the side effects I have been having, and not even realizing they could be related. Good Lord, the side effects!! They have been getting worse! I've had the IUD for a few months shy of 3 years. I removed it today. I can't bear to have it another second! After coming here and seeing that I AM NOT ALONE! I've been thinking I'm going crazy. I've had some anxiety in my life, but wow! The mental side effects have almost destroyed my marriage and damn near killed me! If this is working for you, I'm glad, but please watch out and listen to yourself! If you feel any type of way that you haven't before this, please talk to someone!! I have never had cramps like this! Dizziness, depression, anxiety, mood swings, crying spells, irritability, headaches, nausea, tiredness, back pain-the list goes on."

• kay...
• September 8, 2018

For Birth Control "It's definitely effective, but not a 10. I'm 18 and have never had a child. The insertion wasn't as bad as anticipated, but that was only because my nurse was talking to take my mind off it. I felt a big pinch and a cramp, and it was in; not an hour later, I was in unbearable, immobilizing pain, which lasted for the first 4 months. I couldn't lay on my belly because I would cramp up, and I couldn't lay on my sides because I would actually feel the IUD poking me. Since then, I only get unbearable cramps 4 days before my period and maybe a couple here and there during. They usually last about 30 seconds, but normal pain meds like ibuprofen couldn't even calm them down. The last few months, Kyleena has given me constant infections (yeast and BV). I have mood swings. My periods are even more annoying now; they are lighter, but it seems like it never stops, and the blood rarely even looks like blood. I would not recommend it even to my worst enemy."

• Anonymous
• December 6, 2018

For Birth Control "I got Kyleena in September. At first, things were great, only one period and some slight cramping every few weeks. But after about 3 months, I started getting numbness and tingling. Around the third month, my body went numb and I passed out. The ER could find nothing wrong, thinking it was neurological. Two weeks after the first incident, not only did my body go numb, but I had heart palpitations. I went to the ER again, and they could find nothing wrong. The only difference in my diet, lifestyle, stress, etc., is that I had got Kyleena. Yesterday, I got it taken out, and now a lot of the numbness and pain has gone away already. But I am going a little hormonal crazy, I am moody, emotional, and have an intense headache that will not go away. I would caution everyone to be very wary when getting Kyleena and pay close attention to how your body reacts."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2018

For Birth Control "Kyleena was my first form of hormonal birth control. I have had it for 3 months and am getting it removed tomorrow. I opted for Kyleena because it is low maintenance and contains the lowest amount of hormones. Insertion was extremely painful, and I almost passed out afterward, but I thought the pain was worth it at first. Later in the day after insertion, a wave of extreme depression came over me and lasted for weeks. This came with debilitating anxiety, panic attacks, and mood swings. Throughout the entire time of having this IUD, I have become way more emotional and have been experiencing random hot flashes all the time. I went to the doctor and asked if she thinks all of this could be caused by the IUD, and she said no and prescribed me antidepressants, which made me feel worse. I am starting to believe that the hormones in this IUD are playing a role in the extreme mood changes that I have been experiencing. I am getting it removed tomorrow, and I hope that it is the answer."

• 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."

• Do...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 20, 2022

For Birth Control "I've had the Kyleena for over a year. It was good at the start, then I started getting waves of depression and anxiety. Before I knew it, they were constant, to the point I have an appointment booked for Saturday, February 26, 2022, because I'd rather be off contraceptives and have my partner wear condoms and have unprotected period sex because there are very, very low chances there. Anyway, my partner picked up on the mood swings and more depression and anxiety. In saying that, I have a history of depression and anxiety, and when you do your research, it states that hormonal IUDs have an increased risk of depression and anxiety, and the same with other hormonal contraceptives. It's great if you don't have the history and all, but be very in tune with yourself, because before you know it, you can end up like me. Constantly experiencing waves of depression and anxiety for no good reason. It's not healthy for me to be like this, and I cannot wait to get this thing out."

• Vik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2019

For Birth Control "Never get the Kyleena! Although the insertion barely hurt, the mood swings began almost immediately! Not normal thoughts, depression, and insomnia...slept two hours last night and was up with racing thoughts. I am very on top of my emotional health as the Mirena had previously made me depressed to the point of medication, and as soon as I noticed this, I marched back to the clinic today, one week after insertion, and exchanged for a copper coil-the only one to use. On the Kyleena, although fewer hormones than the Mirena, the depression and anxiety were the worst I've ever felt! Don't do this to your loved ones. Look after yourself!"