Liletta and Bleeding: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Bro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2017

For Birth Control "I wanted to share because I had the Liletta IUD inserted today, and I was terrified after reading all these reviews. I almost didn't go through with it. However, after a lengthy discussion with my doctor, I did. And personally, the pain during was nothing. Literally felt like a small pinch. And so far, I've had no cramping. Yes, I'm bleeding, but I'm on my period, per my doctor, the best time to put it in. I can't believe how worked up I was about the pain. I'm not saying the reviews are false because everyone is different, but to anyone reading these who hasn't had it, don't fully take these to heart. You know your body. Talk to your doctor. I'm so glad I went through with it."

• Car...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 21, 2023

For Birth Control "So I got Liletta inserted about two years ago. Previously, I had the Skyla IUD. Removal of the old IUD and insertion of Liletta were honestly not bad. I had heard horror stories of the pain from friends, so I had mentally prepped for it to be awful, I think. It was obviously uncomfortable, but tolerable in my experience. The first 4-6 months with this thing were rough for me. Liletta is larger with a higher hormone dose than my prior IUD, so maybe that's why my body had so many issues. I actually went in for an ultrasound because I thought it was displaced. Turned out everything was normal. I had a lot of random bleeding and really bad cramping frequently. After about six months, these side effects subsided. Since then, it's been a lovely birth control. I don't have a period at all, don't get cramps, and won't get pregnant! What more can you ask for? It's FDA approved for six years, so I guess it was worth the first speed bump and six months of pain. I will say I think it has caused some acne."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I've had the Liletta IUD for about 4 months now. When I first got it, I chose not to be put to sleep, and it hurt really bad and was a little traumatizing. I'm 4 months in and have no extra acne or weight gain. I've been bleeding most of the time I've had it, but they said that is normal for the first 3-6 months. I honestly think it's a great birth control for me, however, everyone is different."

• lea...
• July 11, 2017

For Birth Control "Got my Liletta at Planned Parenthood in early December 2016. I'm 22, never been pregnant or had a pap before. My doctors were very nice, and the procedure wasn't that bad. They even gave me a heat pack to put on my tummy. It was uncomfortable, and the insertion felt like a really bad cramp for a second or two, but nothing I couldn't handle. Afterward, I bled constantly for 30+ days, heavy at first, but then a medium-light flow. After that, I didn't get my period for about 3 months. Then it returned, but it's now VERY light but WAY longer, about 10-14 days when it used to be 5-7. During my periods, I now don't have cramps, but a couple of days before, I get horribly painful random cramps that last 10-60ish seconds. Still not Prego though."

• Nev...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I had the Liletta IUD inserted in February 2019. I am happy to say that as of June 19, 2019, it has been removed. The insertion was slightly painful, and the removal was just a quick, sharp pain, which was tolerable. I experienced bleeding every day except two weeks from the time of insertion. The last 4 weeks were the worst. It is great birth control because you are bleeding so much you don't want to have sex. It did help with the excessive cramping I experienced during my menstrual cycle prior to the insertion. It took me from heavy bleeding once a month (prior to insertion) to spotting daily (after insertion), which went to brown, then red, then to light bleeding. The last straw was when I started bleeding daily for almost 4 weeks. Unfortunately, two days after removal, it is like I have started my period again with heavy bleeding and clotting. I am just glad it is out of there. Good luck, ladies!"

• Anonymous
• March 2, 2017

For Birth Control "So my insertion was August 2016. It was horrible. Everybody said it was gonna feel like a pinch and be over in 5 mins. The clamps that they used to extend your cervix hurt so much, and they were having a really hard time inserting the IUD. I had to take numerous breaks, I was in so much pain. I have multiple piercings, nipples being one, multiple tattoos, so pain isn't too much of a problem for me. After insertion that day, I had terrible cramps. I bled for 2.5 weeks. But 6 months later, I love it. My periods are super light if I get it at all. No pain. I can't feel it during sex, and I'm still not pregnant. I am noticing I am a little extra emotional, but it doesn't bother me."

• Bla...
• June 9, 2017

For Birth Control "I got the Liletta placed April 5, 2017, it is now June 9th, and I am still bleeding. I didn't start bleeding till a week after insertion, which is what it takes for it to be effective, and I have been bleeding ever since. I got the Liletta to help with blood clots and heavy bleeding, and it has helped, but the heavy bleeding turned into constant bleeding. It is hot out, and pads and tampons are getting expensive."

• Beb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 10, 2017

For Birth Control "Update: I am still bleeding. This makes it 70 days straight. I have not gotten pregnant, so it definitely works, but it's not because of the device itself, but because of having a perpetual period = no sex."

• Mar...
• November 4, 2016

For Birth Control "I got the Liletta in me in February 2016. It wasn't painful at all. I did bleed almost every day for a couple of months. The blood wasn't heavy, it was very light, but it was still annoying. I am now frustrated because every time I have sex, I start to bleed, which kills the mood. And sex is painful for my partner. If I exercise my abdominal area, I start to bleed as well. If I take a bath, I start to bleed. I'm tired of bleeding! This has to go!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 27, 2016

For Birth Control "I've never been on birth control, but decided to try Liletta since our insurance covers it. I got it inserted 8 weeks after having my daughter. Sex was painful for both my husband and me. We had to get the strings cut, and the IUD fell out and had to do it again. I've been bleeding for almost 6 months now, off and on. This birth control is very annoying."

• gga...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2019

For Birth Control "Had the Liletta IUD in for 2 1/2 months, and just this week I started getting horrible anxiety, and my body is so, so tired and leaves my head foggy from the tiredness. My muscles felt like I just ran or worked out, horrible pain from period cramps where I couldn’t move. I started bleeding from insertion for about 3 weeks, and then it stopped. Now, ever since I got my period again, I’m still bleeding. I’m on my 10th day of bleeding, and I’m still bleeding. I feel hopeless, having nightmares, and I just don’t feel like myself anymore. Hopefully, this all goes away after I have this thing removed ASAP!!"

• JMa...
• August 19, 2018

For Birth Control "I'm 26, never had kids. My doctor proposed an IUD as an 'easier' alternative to a hysterectomy. Honestly? With the amount of pain and bleeding I have experienced, it would have been better to just get the hysto. The insertion was EXTREMELY painful. I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but I was literally screaming with tears flowing down my face during insertion. I then had debilitating, truly debilitating cramps that 24/7 max dose ibuprofen couldn't ease. I was in bed from the pain for about 2 weeks. It's now been another 3 weeks (so about 5 weeks post-insertion), and the pain has subsided, but I have literally been bleeding nonstop since insertion. The constant pain and blood have made sex basically impossible. I'm also extremely exhausted and depressed. Liletta is wrecking my life. They say to wait 3 months to give your body time to adjust, but if things aren't way better by then, I'm just going to have this removed."

• KH1...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 4, 2018

For Birth Control "Liletta is not great for me. I had it inserted months ago and have bled EVERY day since. The bleeding ranged from heavy to spotting, but there hasn’t been a day without blood. Also, I have random cramps all the time, abdominal and in my back. I feel bloated in my lower abdomen and I’m holding on to so much weight despite working out 5x a week and eating clean. I've also had bacterial vaginitis (BV) twice since getting it, and I’ve never had it before that. Wouldn’t recommend this to anyone."

• Yel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2017

For Birth Control "I hate it. I got mine on August 4th, 2017, what was supposed to be the last day of my period, and I've not stopped bleeding since. I'm going on almost 3 months of nonstop bleeding, my OB/GYN says this is normal for some women - well, I just want it out!"

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2017

For Birth Control "Okay, so I got my Liletta 4 days ago. I've never had sex, never had birth control, and the only pain I had (which was really 75% discomfort) was the speculum and having to have my cervix widened/dilated. I didn't go on my period, and I went without any ibuprofen. Why? I really don't know, but regardless, still wasn't that bad. But I have a high pain tolerance, and everyone's body is different! Day 1: moderate cramps like usual, light bleeding. Day 2: spotting, slight discomfort. Day 3: slight discomfort, no cramps. Day 4: light 'one drop' spotting. Yeah, I would recommend this!"

• Ky ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2017

For Birth Control "So this is my 90-day review. I had my Liletta inserted 4/28/17. It took me a week to start bleeding after I got it installed, since then, I have yet to stop bleeding. It was heavy spotting for the first 2 months, and the past month it's been flowing like a river. I've been going through a pack of pads per day. I gained 13 lbs... after just 3 weeks. I've since lost the weight with diet and exercise. My biggest concern is the bleeding, I just want it to stop. I've also developed a cyst on my right ovary since taking this. I'm going to talk to my doctor about other birth control options. I will give it another month, but that's it."

• Dia...
• November 23, 2017

For Birth Control "I had Liletta inserted at the end of June 2017. The procedure was quick, and I felt only a mild discomfort. I haven't had cramps, but for the first 4 months, I had continuous bleeding. It has finally subsided a bit, but my periods are very irregular. I never know when it's going to start. After sex, it definitely triggers a flow... which makes me want to not even have sex. Also, the worst part is that I am always hungry. I have gained at least 10 pounds. Depression has become a concern as well. I really want to have this taken out, but I don't know that any other birth control will fare any better as far as side effects."

• Rus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2017

For Birth Control "I got this IUD inserted immediately. My period started in October, it was so painful, but I guess I have a low pain threshold. Anyway, my only problem with this is I basically bled from the time I got it inserted, some days heavy, other days spotting, with cramps that I have never had before (and I have never had kids) till my next period. It was after that period that all cramps and spotting stopped. So far, so good. I think I am supposed to be having my period now, but I'm barely even spotting, I just have mild cramps. For the three months I have had it in, I can say minus the first rough month, I am really loving it... so convenient. And I haven’t gained any weight or had any acne problems. Aside from the occasional cramps, I wouldn’t even remember it's there."

• Bjc...
• July 1, 2017

For Birth Control "Since there are so many negative reviews, I wanted to share my experience. I had Liletta placed on 6/9/17. It was not the most pleasant experience, but my uterus is not shaped or positioned normally, so it was more difficult (had to do it twice). However, while it was uncomfortable and a bit painful, I think if they hadn't had to adjust so much, it would've been no huge deal. After insertion, I had cramps that were more like contractions for a few hours, then they slowly calmed down, and I felt kind of uncomfortable for a couple of days. I also bled moderately for the week after, then spotted daily the second week. Now, all has cleared up, so I'm hoping it continues, if it does, this is awesome! So far, so good! Everyone is different!!!"

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2021

For Birth Control "39 years old. Used pill most of my life. My periods have always been light, with minimal cramps. This was my first IUD, and for me, it was a miserable experience. Extremely painful insertion. Cramping immediately, which felt similar in intensity to an early miscarriage I’d experienced, way worse than my typical period cramps. I gave it 3 weeks, and it never got better. Constant cramps and bleeding as heavily as a normal period almost the entire time. I gave up and had it removed. Cramping instantly stopped. Bled heavily another 2-3 days and also stopped. Finally feeling back to normal now."

• Ups...
• August 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on Liletta for a year now. If you never had children like me, you will find the process very painful. I had severe cramping for about an hour after insertion and slight bleeding over a couple of days. My periods are very light now, basically spotting, but they last longer. My acne has not changed; I still break out around the time of my period. And I feel like this IUD might be making me put on weight or not helping me to lose it. Overall, very effective to prevent pregnancy."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2016

For Birth Control "I had Liletta inserted 6 weeks after having my daughter. It's now been 3.5 months since insertion, and I've decided I don't like this IUD. I am tall and somewhat petite (typically 127 lbs at 5'9, weight gain was 27 lbs during pregnancy), and I have noticed that I am actually gaining back the weight I lost after the baby with this birth control. I am very cautious of what I eat and I exercise, I also intake very little carbs (I have a gluten allergy). I should be keeping weight off, however, I have gained 13 lbs since getting Liletta. I am also experiencing oily skin with acne (first time in my life), along with lower back pain, mild hair loss, and 2 months of consistent bleeding or spotting. I'll be making an appointment to get it removed tomorrow."

• Lou...
• February 24, 2017

For Birth Control "So I got the Liletta about September 2016, and the insertion was super painful for me, during and after. I got out of the doctor and felt super lightheaded, and the cramps were terrible. I had to sleep for the rest of the day, my cramps literally lasted 3 days. I mainly got it because I have fibroids, so I needed something to make me bleed less. As I thought, the Liletta was supposed to give me less periods. Granted, my periods are lighter, before, my periods would last 6 days, but after I started this IUD, they last for two weeks! I barely have any time to get intimate because I'm always bleeding, and it's uncomfortable for me. I'm already going to have 6 months in, and I think I'm going to remove it. Everyone is different, but it's a no for me."

• Jsw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2016

For Birth Control "Got this IUD inserted February 2016, it's now July, still bleeding, very bad diarrhea, cramps, acne, weight gain, anxiety, and probably the WORST and most often migraines I've ever experienced in my life-like every other day I have bad headaches. Getting it removed this week, can't wait."

• For...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2016

For Birth Control "Six weeks after I had my baby girl, I had the Liletta inserted (02/01/2016). The insertion was no more painful than a Pap smear or vaginal exam. I'm loving it so far, experienced some cramping the 1st day but not since then. Now I gave this a 9 because I started bleeding on the 7th day post-insertion after having sex the 4th day, and I'm still bleeding today (02/18) with no signs of slowing down, and it's annoying me. I keep getting spotting on and off since insertion, but I'd take that over the bleeds."