Liletta and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 5)

• oli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm 23, never given birth, had it inserted 9/16. I have a high pain tolerance, but the insertion was brutal and I nearly passed out. Horrible cramps and weakness the next few days. Although it's effective, I almost got it removed in the first couple of months because of side effects: crazy mood swings, cramps, bloating, cravings, acne all over, spotting. Like puberty all over again. My doctor advised me to give it 6 months and see how I feel. 4 months in, and the side effects are getting better, more noticeable around my period, which has become much lighter but longer. I went from a heavy 4-5 days on the pill to a very light 10-12. I'm not sure if it's a good trade, but I'm going to wait and see if the hormones level out."

• 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."

• Kay...
• June 1, 2017

For Birth Control "I had this inserted in October 2016. Doctor assured me it would be easy and painless since I just had a baby. It was the worst experience of my life, I almost passed out from the pain. After about 20 minutes, he finally got it. It's now 8 months later, and I get my period 3 weeks out of the month, I have a break for 1 week, and it's back. Before getting my period, I get extremely depressed, my mood swings are terrible. I have terrible cramping the whole time my period is here. I was hoping after a few months my period would become lighter, or at this point just back to normal, but it seems to be getting worse. The only good thing I can say about this birth control is that I have not become pregnant."

• Lil...
• April 7, 2017

For Birth Control "I've had 2 c-sections and zero natural births, so my doctor prepared me by letting me know that the entrance to my uterus (cervical oss) was that of a woman that has never had children. So I could experience more pain than usual. The insertion was a bit uncomfortable (not really any pain), but after 3 hours and some Motrin, it was completely gone. I really think it depends on the provider inserting the Liletta if you experience pain. It's interesting to me to hear some people had the worst pain in their life while others had just a few hours of cramping. To me, it just shows it's not the Liletta, it's the person inserting it."

• Ish...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I was very crampy the first couple of months, but now I don’t have a period and very minor period symptoms. Cramps every once in a while, but not terrible. Would definitely recommend for those who don’t want to be on the pill."

• Ish...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I was very crampy the first couple of months, but now I don’t have a period and very minor period symptoms. Cramps every once in a while, but not terrible. Would definitely recommend for those who don’t want to be on the pill."

• Ssm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2017

For Birth Control "I got my Liletta nearly four months ago to the day (12/8/16). Despite a rough start, things seem to be leveling out now, and I'm pretty pleased with it. Insertion definitely hurt, but if you take some ibuprofen prior to it, the pain shouldn't leave you too miserable. I already had really heavy, painful periods, so my first period on it was a special sort of hell. I also had weird, intermittent spotting and cramping for the first 2-3 months, but by March, things started to lighten up. Cramps can now be treated with an in-pants heating pad, and my flow is but a trickle. I reckon my period will stop altogether within the next few months. If you can tough out the rough start, it's worth it! Doesn't last as long as the others, but still gets it done!"

• KoK...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 7, 2018

For Birth Control "Got this in at my 6-week appointment after having my son in 2016. There was some cramping and spotting, of course, but that was to be expected. After that, periods resumed as normal, my normal timing, my normal flow. Now, at almost 2 years, I think my periods have stopped completely. I'm not complaining though. As long as it does the job, I'm fine. Also, I will note that I haven't had any unusual weight gain or anything outside of my normal mood swings that come right before my period since having this in. It's almost like it's not even there, to me."

• 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."

• mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I got IUD Liletta inserted in May 2016, and I'm getting it removed next week. I only got one heavy menstrual cycle in July. My cramping is bad every day, headaches. I have gained weight. I also got some skin blemish on my face, and to top it off, itchy irritation on my vagina."

• 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."

• ram...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 6, 2021

For Birth Control "I had Liletta for 8 and a half years as part of an IUD study. I loved my experience. Insertion was painful but bearable, and I did have bad cramping and spotting for probably 2-3 weeks. From there, all symptoms started to subside, and within 4 months, my period stopped coming altogether. I had no period or cramping for the 8 years following, no pregnancy scares, and no side effects. I only had it removed because the study was ending, and I'm sad to have had to take it out."

• kit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 19, 2022

For Birth Control "I got the Liletta IUD about 3 years ago. Now, while I’m told anyone who gets an IUD who’s never had kids has more pain than ones who have had kids, I never expected it to be as bad as it was. I almost passed out, I was in severe pain for days. Eventually, when it went away, I didn’t have an issue with its effectiveness. However, randomly once a month I would have the worst cramps, I became more emotional than I had ever been. I gained around 70 lbs, and I tried every diet imaginable to try and lose weight, and nothing worked. And when it was getting close to the time when it needed to come out, I was having even worse cramps and spotting randomly. It worked for the fact that I didn’t get pregnant and didn’t have a period, but everything else was terrible. So I’m giving it a 5 because while it works, it’s not worth it."

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

For Birth Control "I have had Liletta for 5 months, and I love it. Insertion was very painful and felt like being stabbed in the uterus. I went home and took Tylenol for the pain. I had cramping for a few hours afterward, which was treated with a hot pad. I’ve had only two periods since, which were slightly longer than normal. I have not had a period for three months now, and the cramps and irritability that I had before getting Liletta are no longer there. I do notice that around my period time my breasts get tender, but I would rather have that than the pain and bleeding I had before getting this IUD."

• Rol...
• July 24, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm 34 with no children. Insertion was quite painful. I took tramadol before the procedure, and it was still pretty painful-but the whole procedure only took about a minute. I cramped pretty bad for the first 2 days-had to take ibuprofen around the clock. It wasn't normal cramps, more like an intense shooting pain. Now, 5 weeks later, everything is great. If I had to have another inserted, I would ask for pain Rx to take before the insertion."

• 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!"

• Oki...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 5, 2022

For Birth Control "So it's effective in terms of me not being pregnant, but I really don't like anything else about it. Constant cramping (4 years in), the insertion was so painful, and I am more depressed and anxious than I've ever been. I'm getting it removed next week because I've had enough, and I'm going back to the pill."

• Not...
• May 24, 2017

For Birth Control "Had the Liletta inserted in November. The process overall wasn't bad, but I also had numbing injections, which helped so much with the pain. Just a couple cramps, and it was over. Stopped having a period after three months, and the weird cramps I kept feeling stopped around five months. Everything was great until I noticed my clothes weren't fitting anymore. I've gained 10-12 pounds despite months of a very clean diet, counting calories, and frequent exercise. I also started losing my hair a few weeks ago and began sprouting chin hair that I didn't have before, which is making me feel very depressed. I am beyond frustrated and am having it removed in a few days."

• 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."

• Den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2017

For Birth Control "Had mine put in June 15, 2017. The insertion was a bit painful. I had it put in two days before my period, which made my period off 17 days, so I was scared I was pregnant. Finally, I got my period three days ago. Cramping is kind of bad, but I had the copper IUD before this one, so I'm used to it. But my periods are much lighter than with the copper IUD. I mean, I only need a liner, which is nice, so this is my first. After having it inserted, I will update to let you know how long my period lasts."

• 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!!!"

• Ama...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 9, 2022

For Birth Control "Had Mirena 5 years, then another one 7 years, with no problems whatsoever! No periods, no weight gain, actually lost weight, had energy. Went in for another replacement and was told them switched to Liletta, but it was the same. Definitely nowhere near the same for me!! Weight gain 25+ in a year, severe migraines, reflux, acne, no energy, abdominal cramps, back pain, high blood pressure. Not to mention so much more painful on insertion than the previous 2! Just had it removed this week. Anything is better than Liletta!"

• Mar...
• July 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I've had my IUD for about 4 months. I got it put in at my local Planned Parenthood, and it wasn't as bad as I expected. I got dizzy for a few seconds after and had teary eyes, but the cramping was on par with my worst natural period cramps. I do not have a high pain tolerance at all, so I think most people should be fine. I had previously been on a combined birth control pill for 10 months, but had to stop because I got migraines so badly that I would often throw up because of the pain-something that I've never done before. My headaches have completely stopped and I never had another migraine after getting my Liletta. I have a longer cycle (not bleeding days) and get worse cramping than I've had before. Personally, this is much less of an inconvenience than migraines that would completely immobilize me. I definitely recommend Liletta, and I would suggest getting it placed by someone who has done it many times, such as a gynecologist over a family doctor."

• Eha...
• January 29, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on this medication for almost a year, and the cramping that comes with this birth control is absolutely the worst. I figured after a few weeks the cramping would die down, but it didn't. I feel like my organs are being ripped apart from the inside out. These godforsaken cramps put me on my knees wishing for death. I can tolerate pain, but when it feels like my cervix is being sliced and pulled apart constantly for almost a year, something has got to give. Did the birth control do its job? Yes, I'm not pregnant. But is all this pain WORTH not being pregnant? Definitely no, it's not. Getting this thing out ASAP."

• 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."