Liletta User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Hnz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2020

For Birth Control "Horrible sexual dysfunction. I haven't been intimate with my husband for 2 months. When he gets near me, I feel so annoyed, even though I used to love sex. Now I can't even get aroused. I'm taking it out if it continues."

• nob...
• December 6, 2018

For Birth Control "I had my Liletta inserted a little over 2 months ago. I’m 20, healthy BMI, and had it inserted a day or two before the start of my period. I went to Planned Parenthood, and I was SO anxious beforehand knowing that it causes a lot of pain, but it was nothing more than a slight pinch and super quick! I had some slight bleeding the day of but didn’t experience my normal period and haven’t since. I bled for maybe 3 full weeks after (more like spotting, nothing awful, maybe 2 days of a normal actual period), had some back and breast pain for a few days, my belly button also randomly cramped up a couple of times but just in the first 3 days, and ever since I’ve been fine. I’ve experienced no weight gain or acne (I’ve always struggled with acne and don’t exercise), sometimes have random pelvic pain that only lasts a few seconds and then will disappear for a few weeks. I MAY have experienced some mood changes, but that might be stress. Will update if anything changes, but so far it’s been great!"

• Ang...
• December 9, 2019

For Birth Control "This IUD has ruined my life. Everyone’s bodies react differently, but what Liletta has done to me has ruined me, and I am so angry that I paid money for my body and mind to be destroyed. IUD insertion wasn’t bad at all. I’ve had it for 5 months now, and I'm going in next week to get it removed. During intercourse, I experience severe pain, and my man says it feels like something is stabbing him during certain positions. I experience extreme cramping after sex. But the worst part is, I have experienced extreme depression and anxiety, and have unwanted sad thoughts for no apparent reason. I have NEVER experienced this before. It’s ruining my life. It’s gotten so bad that I have lost my hair. I had amazing hair, and now? I have no hair? It’s so thin, and every day I wash my hair, I notice more and more falling out. This is not normal at all. Do NOT get Liletta. I am VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE RESULTS! The only good thing I can say is, I’m not pregnant, lol."

• Lei...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 16, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve had Liletta for about 1 year. This week, I’m finally getting it removed! NEGATIVES: 1. WEIGHT GAIN! Before I got this IUD, I had lost 60 lbs. I finally felt the best about myself that I ever had. BUT after getting this IUD-despite zero changes in my diet/exercise-I’ve gained almost 50 lbs. 2. ACNE! I have never had acne... until I got Liletta. I’ve now developed cystic acne all over my cheeks and in random spots on my face. 3. MOOD! I’ve always been super joyful and generally very happy-until I got this IUD. I cried randomly every other day the first 6 months that I had this IUD. Now, I get irritated VERY easily, and my anxiety has reached an all-time high. I can’t express how much this IUD has harmed my mental health. 4. PERIODS! I never used to get cramps, but now I get very painful ones all the time. Also, my periods used to only last 3 days, but now they last 7+ days. The only POSITIVE that I can think of is that I didn’t get pregnant!"

• mom...
• December 27, 2020

For Birth Control "I had Liletta put in 6 weeks after I gave birth to my last child. The insertion process was painful, with cramping afterwards. I made my appointment to have it removed, which is 4 months shy of being in for 3 years. Pain was very small, more of a discomfort than anything. Four days after it was removed, I had the heaviest period I have ever had in my life! I started passing large blood clots and cramping very badly. I had to start wearing the largest overnight pads and Depends because it wouldn't stop! I ended up in the Emergency Room a week later because it kept getting worse. My ears started ringing, I had zero energy, I could hear my heartbeat in my ears, and my heart rate was high. I lost so much blood that I was admitted to the hospital! To get the bleeding to slow down, I had to have 2 estrogen treatments through my IV and a progesterone pill. I now take 8 pills a day and am still struggling to feel normal. They said it could take months. By the way, I'm still bleeding! Don't get an IUD!"

• Beb...
• July 6, 2017

For Birth Control "I have had 2 rounds (5 years each) with the Mirena and never had a problem. This round, they used the Liletta IUD, which was inserted on June 1st. It was supposed to be better. It is not. I have had my period for 37 days straight. They should advertise that it's effective because you won't have sex since you will have your period EVERY SINGLE DAY. I have resorted to buying pads and tampons in bulk. I'm over it. Biggest mistake, and wish I spoke up and insisted on the other brand. Stay away from this one. It's not worth it. I gave it the one star because I will take part blame for not doing more research."

• KJK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2016

For Birth Control "Well, it has now been about 18 days since insertion, and the spotting comes and goes as it pleases, and I'm cranky some days. Some days I don't bleed at all, other days it's bright red spotting, other days it's like a brown color spotting. Getting frustrated with the spotting, but my Dr. says it's normal, and I'm having more acne than normal. So that's the not so great. Here's the great: my sex drive has gone up a lot, lol, and I have lost about 5 lbs. And my migraines have cut down over half of what I normally get. I don't know if it's the Liletta or not, but it's nice not to have migraines every day (been dealing with them for 10 years). So there's an update on my Liletta experience. I'll post another update in a month or so, hopefully with better news, lol..."

• Lai...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve had Liletta for almost two years. I had twins, and the thought of having another child was unnerving. My doctor convinced me to get an IUD and said Liletta was the best option. I bled for six months straight, have blurred vision, horrible weight gain which won’t budge despite diet changes and 2.5-3 mile runs every day, bacterial infections, acne all over my chin/jawline plus my shoulders and back, horrible mood swings, and back pain so bad I can’t even get out of bed some days. My doctor kept insisting I keep it in, and against better judgment I listened. But after two years, I will be getting it removed in two days, and I’m praying everything changes for the better."

• Yag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2020

For Birth Control "Date of insertion: December 9, 2019, review date January 26, 2020. I got my IUD after I had my second baby, the insertion was not unbearable, I felt cramps the whole time. Shortly after the insertion, I started to break out in cold sweats and nearly fainted, it really scared me. From the first week of insertion, my anxiety was through the roof. I bled for about three weeks, then haven’t bled since. Since getting this birth control, I have had mood swings, depression, and really bad anxiety. I have never felt this low in my life. On top of that, my hair has been falling out in clumps, I can’t brush my hair or even wash it without chunks of hair coming out. I really wanted this to work for me. I plan on getting it removed if the side effects have not leveled out by the third month. While I have lost weight since, I still look very bloated all the time, even more so than right after I had my baby, my stomach went down and now is big again. This has really messed with my mental health and self-confidence."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2020

For Birth Control "The Liletta insertion wasn’t horrible, I had a 6-week-old baby, so it was perfect timing to have it inserted. There was a sharp pain and mild cramping. I will preface that I have PCOS and active cystic ovaries. The first 3 weeks were great, I had an incredible sex drive and stable moods. However, I never quit bleeding and bloating. Some days were just heavier than others. The middle of the 3rd week is when I started to experience horrible pelvic pain, cramping, and nausea. After 3 days, this became debilitating. At my removal appointment, I discovered I had gained 16 pounds in 3 weeks, which is not normal for anyone, let alone someone who eats healthy and lives an active lifestyle. I noticed relief within 12 hours of removal, 48 hours out, and I’m having a normal period and feel back to my normal self."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2016

For Birth Control "I had the IUD inserted back in February 2016, around 6-8 weeks after the birth of my second child. The insertion was uncomfortable, but tolerable; I have a pretty high pain tolerance, however. Since then, my depression has worsened-- this wasn't PPD-- I've gained nearly 30 lbs, I have zero libido, developed severe anxiety, have panic attacks, and debilitating migraines. I'm getting it removed next Friday. If I do this page again, I'll update once it's out and the hormones have worked their way out of my system."

• ASa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 14, 2017

For Birth Control "I had the Mirena for the 5 years. It was effective with absolutely no problems or side effects and then took a six-month break. It worked so well I decided I wanted to have the same kind put back in. PP does not do Mirena any longer, and I was told that Liletta was the same but lasted only 3 years. I went ahead and got Liletta put in 08/16. I absolutely hate it. I went in to PP in January and was told by another doctor that it is NOT the same. It's 'generic,' which is not always the same. She said many women are having the same issues I have been. She gave me a couple of things to try and help, including other medications. My side effects: constant bleeding (maybe 5 days a month free of at least spotting), bloating, headaches, depression, horrible craving sweets, and always hungry. Breast tenderness at times to the point I could not touch my breasts even. Enough time has been given to see if things would get better. My appointment to have it removed is Tuesday."

• Fru...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 9, 2017

For Birth Control "This experience is hellish! Although it doesn't allow you to get preg, as intended, it makes you have many side effects. I am a healthy 5'7" athletic woman. I weighed 130 when inserted 6 months ago. My sugar cravings and moods have been all over the map. I am bloated. I am swollen. My periods are still heavy. They actually are twice as long now. My sex drive is non-existent. I've been to a hormone specialist now (1k later in costs) to get blood drawn only to find out all of the above and the 14 lb weight gain (I'm now 144 lb) is all because of this device. I'm constantly bloated. My size 4 pants no longer fit my swollen and worn-out body. Beware! Get it out! You've been talked into this and likely don't need it!!!!"

• Nev...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 6, 2021

For Birth Control "I had the Liletta inserted 2 years ago (6 weeks after having my daughter by C-section). I didn’t feel good for the weeks to follow but was told I was just my body adjusting and hormones adjusting. I was irritable, agitated, always felt bloated, and started experiencing daily headaches, which then turned into migraines. I felt depressed and have had no energy. 2 years later, I weigh more than I did when I was pregnant and have been exercising and dieting for 7 months, and the scale has hardly budged. I went to a new OB for my annual and decided to have my IUD removed after telling my doctor my concerns. They went to remove it and couldn’t find the strings. I had surgery to remove it on Thursday, and since then I haven’t had a single headache, I am down 5 lbs, my anxiety, agitation, and bloated feeling are gone. My energy is back to normal, and I feel excited about life. Never again."

• Hap...
• December 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I just got Liletta removed after giving it a chance for 7 months. I never had an issue with cramps before, but from day 1 on this IUD, I had unbearable cramps. After the first few weeks, I talked to my doctor, who suggested I wait it out, but after 7 months of pain, I give up. Within a few minutes of having it removed, I experienced relief and am starting to feel normal again. My back pain, abdominal cramps, and upper thigh pain disappeared. Everyone's body is different, but I would not recommend this to anyone. The pain and irregular bleeding are effective birth control because you won't want to have sex anyway. Back to birth control pills for me!"

• Nic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 1, 2022

For Birth Control "I got Liletta in Sept 2019 and had it removed 9/28/22. Over those 3 years, I gained 30 lbs, had no energy, outrageous mood swings, unpredictable periods, and had a non-existent sex drive. It’s been 3 days since having it removed, and the biggest thing I’ve noticed is that I’m not so drained all the time. I mean, I used to run to the grocery store and would have to leave before I was done because I’d need a nap. Now, I’m going through the day every day, and I don’t feel like I’m constantly tired or exhausted. Also, I’ve already lost 3.5 lbs. I’m not eating differently or working out more. The only thing that’s different is getting the IUD removed. Time will tell with the other symptoms, but I’m amazed at the progress I’ve had in just 3 short days."

• Ann...
• August 15, 2016

For Birth Control "I had my Liletta placed in June 2015. It is now August 2016, and my due date is tomorrow to have my baby. I got pregnant with the IUD still in place. It was found below the baby, and so I had it removed."

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

For Birth Control "If you're thinking about Liletta, I wish to share my story since it would have been great to know this when I was evaluating my options. I had Liletta inserted after my postpartum about a year ago. First of all, the insertion is painful and not pleasant at all. I had cramping and bleeding, and it was not fun. However, that went away after about a week, and I must say that I enjoyed this birth control. In June, I saw my OB, and the IUD was doing fine. However, somewhere between June and October, my IUD was nowhere to be found. My OB ordered a CT scan and guess what - the IUD was found outside of my uterus! At this point, I have to have surgery to get it out, and who knows what the side effects will be from that. My point is not to scare anyone out there, but to educate so that you have all the information available. Please note - according to Liletta, perforation is most common in breastfeeding women, which I was."

• Mam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 10, 2018

For Birth Control "Worst birth control I’ve ever used. I had it placed 2 months after my last child. I had it in for 11 months. The worst 11 months of my life. I had a constant yeast infection. I hardly produced any natural lubricant. I started having severe eczema on both of my hands about 2 weeks after insertion. Despite HIIT, spin 1 hour 3 times a week, and healthy portioned eating, weight refused to go below a certain amount. I had constant bloating, terrible headaches, extreme water retention, depression, constant body aches (like flu), and so much more. I had the IUD removed and I have gradually started feeling myself again. I’ve had it out 3 days and I’m down 4 pounds. My hands aren’t as swollen and the eczema has started to go away. Never again."

• Nef...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 8, 2020

For Birth Control "My Dr. gave me a pill to take in preparation for the insertion of Liletta, and I didn’t experience any real pain. I have had this in since having my daughter, for about 18 months, and have never had a controlled cycle. Originally, I bled for months nonstop. The Dr. and reviews said to wait it out and that it should stop. Finally, after 6-8 months, the sporadic daily bleeding/spotting stopped, but I still felt like I was always bleeding. Here is my typical month: period starts and lasts for 8-10 days, spots off and on for the next 10 days, then period starts again. This is ruining my life (not even being dramatic). I would rather just take my risk and get pregnant than bleed all month. I have an appointment for removal next week. My Dr. wants to try another brand that doesn’t have this as a top side effect. Wish me luck!"

• Anonymous
• January 19, 2017

For Birth Control "I was reading this before my Liletta insertion, and I was terrified. I just had mine inserted 30 minutes ago, and I'm already at the gym working out. It was a little crampy when they were measuring, but other than that, my experience was nothing like these horror stories. No pain at all, just slight discomfort, nothing more than my normal annual. This is my second IUD, I had Paragard first and now this Liletta, and both experiences were the same. Good luck, ladies."

• Leg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 26, 2018

For Birth Control "I have had Liletta for a little over a year, and I am finally having it removed. I have wanted it removed for about 9 months and have had several doctors advise against it. Since beginning Liletta, I have had severe cystic acne breakouts, heightened anxiety, depression, ovarian cysts, and weight gain. It had been one of the worst decisions of my life having this placed, and it had been an utter pain. I would not suggest this product to anyone. I read several reviews before having Liletta placed and tried to remain optimistic, however, this product did not work for me at all. The side effects greatly outweighed the benefit of having an IUD."

• Bre...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 4, 2023

For Birth Control "In 2021, I had a baby and was so scared to get pregnant again that I got an IUD for the first time ever. I’ve only ever taken the pill with no issues. My pregnancy was horrible, and I had high blood pressure, so my OB wanted me to try the IUD. It’s been 2 years of mood swings, depression, dizziness, cramps, high anxiety, and a 40+ weight gain. No matter how much I work out or eat healthily, I can’t shed the weight. I always feel bloated, and I spot or have a light period two times a month. I’m getting it taken out ASAP, it is horrible, and I’ll never suggest someone get it. Yes, it's great and effective for not getting pregnant, but I’ll take my chances so I can lose weight and feel better."

• Cc3...
• February 24, 2019

For Birth Control "Acne non-stop, mood swings that are ruining my life. I don't even know who I am anymore. I've gained 40 pounds in less than 7 months. I barely eat and I'm very active. Always have been about the same size, but I'm now bigger than I was 8 months pregnant with a baby on my hip. Lots of anxiety. I can't figure it out. Going to have it removed ASAP. I'm scared. But other than that, not pregnancies and eventually stopped having periods altogether."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 21, 2019

For Birth Control "Cons 1. My mood is horrible, I've been so angry and volatile that I have been in fights. 2. I gained 40 pounds. I weighed 145 lb and now I rest at 186 lb. I have drastically changed my diet and exercise to be very healthy. I count calories, work out every day, eat healthy food. I can't lose it. 3. I have a period every 2 weeks. Light, but it lasts 5-7 days sometimes. I am barely ever NOT bleeding. 4. Today I began bleeding VERY heavily, very suddenly. No reason for it. (This is why I started researching and the reason I found this thread). 5. My acne is not the worst it's ever been, but it is the most consistent. I have a routine I use every day, I have medicated acne cream, and I still get deep and painful cystic acne every day. Pros 1. I'm not pregnant? 2. My boobs are big. I want to get it removed, but due to my insurance not being active and the fact that it's $200 out of pocket to get it removed, I guess I'll live with it until my new insurance kicks in."