Liletta for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• AFISCH
• January 23, 2017

"These reviews were so intense I felt like I needed to add my experience... the insertion experience for me was nothing like I see described here. It took only a matter of minutes from start to finish. It wasn't pain free obviously I'd say 5/6 out of 10. But it lasted seconds. I have given birth one time and it was not even close to comparable. I was crampy on the drive back to work but worked the rest of the day with some motrin and no issues. I had some lower back pain the first few days on and off but nothing crazy. I had instant relief from the annoyance of the pill. My skin is clear and I've had no changes in diet to speak of. Overall so far so good."

• Happy...
• December 11, 2016

"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!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 29, 2023

"I've had this for almost two years now and pretty sure this is why my weight gain happened. When I first got it I spotted for almost seven months and period eventually stopped completely. I have been steadily gaining weight and the doctor kept telling me it was because I turned 40. Had all blood work done with no reason for weight gain. The weight is in the stomach, chest, and back areas. I looked like an egg on toothpicks. I have gained 40 pounds. I'm heavier than I was nine months pregnant. It's horrible. Also bloating has been a real problem. The doctor said IUD would not cause weight gain....yeah right. Having it taken out next week. Should have done it sooner."

• Wicked
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 29, 2018

"I’m 47 years old. Had this birth control for since May 2018. Used to take the Depo shot. Insertion was no problem. I was fine at first. Over the year and a half, I have gained 30 lbs, depressed, tired, bloated, lack of sex drive and moody. I eat very well, work out and can gain pounds quickly and lose them slowly. My doctor didn’t think the BC was the cause. Ran tests for thyroid and pre-menopause and those tests were negative. I truly believe this BC is the cause and I plan on having it removed immediately. I haven’t had a period on over four years. So I don’t know what will happen. But I would rather deal with a period than weight gain."

• AWoma...
• May 8, 2019

"I have only had the Liletta for about 3 weeks. Insertion was extremely painful. I thought it was only supposed to hurt during insertion, not after as well. I felt bloated for the first 3 days. However, I went and did yoga, ran on the treadmill, and hiked the very next day after insertion. No problem. I only spotted lightly for 3 days (not enough to even wear an actual pad). I have experienced vaginal dryness during intercourse, which was NEVER a problem. I did some reading, and apparently this is a common side effect. No mood swings, no weight gain, no depression. Just a little bit of acne on my chin/jawline, but nothing extreme. However, knowing that I have the most effective form of birth control (after tubal ligation and abstinence) gives me such a huge relief that I will handle the dryness issue. I love this IUD thus far. Will update a few months from now after I have experienced a few cycles on it."

• Never...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 6, 2021

"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, 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 5lbs, my anxiety, agitation and bloated feeling is gone. my energy is back to normal and I feel excited about life. Never again."

• Madis...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 4, 2022

"I had my liletta for 7 years. I've been with my partner for 10 years. For the past 7 years my sex drive was basically non-existent. My man felt inadequate, like I didn’t love him anymore… and I never could give him an explanation as to why I never wanted to have sex. I felt like something was wrong with me and would find any and every excuse. It was horrible and it caused a lot of anxiety and depression because I missed that feeling and very much loved my fiancé. Before the IUD we would have sex multiple times a week, sometimes multiple times a day! And then boom, I could go months without. I got my IUD removed last week and decided I was going to give my body a little break before putting a new one in. And OMG I have been so horny since removing it. I honestly feel like I’m discovering sex all over again. To be honest when I looked it up this morning and started to read all the women who share the same experience I got emotional that it took 7 years to figure this out."

• Oct
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 12, 2016

"I had liletta placed in February 2016. It was very painful. Heavy bleeding for two straight months . then my period became lighter and regular. Its is now October 2016. 8 months after having it placed I found out I was 6 weeks pregnant with the iud still in place. I got the iud removed right away."

• Alex
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 21, 2019

"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 145lb and now I rest at 186lb. 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 its 200$ out of pocket to get it removed, I guess I'll live with it until my new insurance kicks in."

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

"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 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."

• Jenn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

"This hormonal birth control Liletta gave me the worse breakout ever . I read about acne side effects before putting this IUD but since I never had acne before so I was thinking maybe it won’t happen to me - but I was wrong . Talked to my dr about my new acne and she prescribed me some acne medications but they didn’t work at all. I was bleeding for 3 months straight, had it taken out last week and my acne it’s disappearing like instantly. Don’t recommend this IUD"

• Breee
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 4, 2023

"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."

• Lova
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 30, 2021

"I’ve had my liletta for a little more than 3 years. During the insertion I felt a little cramping for a minute, my doctor suggested me to take ibuprofen because It could get painful during the day. After 30min I started to have the worse cramps in my life! I didn’t even asked for the day off ahead because I thought I would be fine but no, so it was a very rough day. After that, I got my period some days later and I bleed for about a month! No cramping, not a lot of blood but I was concerned and mad. My doctor said it was normal, that I should worry just if I was bleeding like the pad can’t hold the blood. Then I had a second period that lasted for two weeks. After that, it started to get better. I don’t get my periods just some little spotting for a day once or twice a month, didn’t gain weight (I’ve lost about 15 pounds) no acne, no pregnancy! The annoying side effects that still have are: my libido went down and I have some random cramps that last less than a minute"

• Fergu...
• May 27, 2020

"Got my liletta IUD November 2018, definitely take someone with you and plan to do nothing that day. I got it on my period & took a lot of Advil before but it was super painful for me but I was fine. My cramping lasted a few months off and on and then finally calmed down. Got married that following December and now it’s been almost a year and a half since I’ve gotten it and no side effects that I know of! I still have regular periods, but I’m talking super light, like spotting! Overall not a terrible experience! This is the only birth control I’ve been on, taking it out next month to try to conceive!"

• User
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 25, 2019

"I was 109 pounds the day I got Liletta inserted. That was in June 2019 and it is now November 2019. I am almost 130 lbs which is the most I have ever weighed in my life. I have frequent UTI’s and vaginal discharge. About once a month, my breasts swell and become extremely sensitive. I am very unhappy with the side effects from Liletta and want it removed. My insurance did not cover the cost of this so it was paid out of pocket. That is the only thing holding me back from making an appointment today. The only pro is not having a period and not having to worry about pregnancy."

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

"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 yrs. I went ahead and got Liletta put in 08/16. I absolutely hate it. I went in to PP in Jan 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. Incl. 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 Tue."

• Kat
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 4, 2018

"I have had no notable problems with the liletta IUD. I have gained weight maybe 20lbs but that is probably my own fault from stress eating and such. My periods got lighter then after a year and a half went away. I was not a fan of birth control pills they made me moody and made my periods heavier. This will be my preferred birth control for the rest of my life. Just put it in and forget about it for a couple of years. It’s like nothing is there and nothing is different. Perfect for a 20 year old like me who wants to wait a few years to get everything in order before having kids. I am glad to have found a birth control that works great for me. Sadly everyone is different so don’t let others bad stories turn you away from it, different things work for different people. The only way to really know if this will work for you is to try it yourself. And to me the idea of 3-5 years of birth control with no effort is worth any rumored and rare side effects/ concerns."

• Victo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2021

"I had my IUD inserted during my cesarean, yes I was told it could come out of place more easily because of the uterus and childbirth. During my postpartum visit my ob couldn’t find my strings so I had an ultrasound to check placement-everything was ok with that thankfully. My sex drive is almost nonexistent, which would be great to prevent pregnancy lol but not for my partner. The bleeding - I’ve had two cycles I believe in almost 4 months pp..I did had some constant mid cycle bleeding but it’s seems to have leveled out. It definitely effects my moods - like I’m not a crier at all but I could easily cry over some situations, I am easily irritated and get flustered. When I did ask my provider about my moods and bleeding, it was made to seem it’s “not enough hormone” something like that but its 100% noticeable changes. This time next year I plan to have it removed."

• Anonymous
• January 19, 2017

"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 paraguard first and now this liletta and both experiences were the same. Good luck ladies"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 9, 2019

"I have had my Liletta in for a few months and as of today for the past 4 days I've had SEVERE ANXIETY, headaches and weird chest pains. Having it removed tomorrow I'm so scared. Hopefully after the removal the anxiety will go away. I feel like I can't breathe."

• Jen...
• January 6, 2017

"I LOVE MIRENA. My doctor (who must work for Liletta) kept telling me it's the same even though it's a 3 year FDA approved product vs 5 year and doesn't have labeling for heavy periods. Since my Doc swore up and down that she thought it was the same as Mirena, I finally said I'll try it. It's not the same. I don't know why she forced me to use it. I'm going to a different doctor to remove this Liletta and go back to the Mirena I was happy with---if you want a Mirena, demand Mirena-- the Liletta was bigger and hurt more inserting it and doesn't help my periods!!!"

• Bee94...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2017

"Seeing all of these bad reviews, I feel inclined to share a different side. I got Liletta last Friday (August 11, 2017), so today marks day 6 with the device. The insertion was very, very painful. I was not on my period for the appointment, as your doc should be able to do it either way. At its worst, the pain made me feel close to passing out, and I did throw up immediately afterward. My doctor told me this is normal. I stayed horizontal for about 20 minutes afterwards since I drove myself to the appointment and didn't want to make myself sick again. I have had spotting on and off since then, but very very light. Regarding the string, my boyfriend could not feel it during sex, and sex was not painful at all. Will keep you all updated."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 4, 2017

"I'm 24, previously taking oral contraceptives for 9 years. I'm giving this 5 because it is effective in the most basic sense. I no longer worry about getting pregnant or taking pills and my periods are regular and very light. However I am one year in and planning to get it removed because of the side effects. First, the insertion was incredibly painful for me followed by excruciating cramps. The first 6 months was radical mood swings, acne, weight gain and cramping that gradually stabilized. I'm a year in now though and I'm finding it hard to work off the weight, I'm still very emotional, my skin is bad (possibly unrelated but my eczema has come back), low sex drive. I gave it a chance but I'd rather take pills/use condoms and be happy."

• Julie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 21, 2019

"I had Liletta inserted January 2018 at Planned Parenthood. After insertion, I was bleeding for about 2 months. It was pretty heavy. Today, July 21, 2019 I still have it in me. I want it removed, following me gaining 30 lbs. This IUD gives me SEVERE anxiety, depression, agitation. I always feel tired, my legs get swollen, and I just randomly started spotting. I wonder if it moved its placement a bit. Scheduling an appointment to remove it."

• Emano
• February 25, 2020

"I had Liletta inserted in the beginning of September (5ish months ago), The insertion was painful and I almost passed out. I had severe abdominal cramps the rest of the day and night. The next day they improved and then I barely had any cramping pain by the third day. About 3 weeks later I had my period which ended up lasting for 29 days straight, but since then I have not had any period. Also 3 weeks after insertion I started losing A LOT of hair, maybe hormonal from suddenly stopping the combo pills and switching to an IUD. I am still shedding a lot and have dandruff now which I never had before. I developed bad cystic acne for about 2 months which has now improved, but my skin is not as clear as it used to be. Also do not let them cut the string really short as it can be uncomfortable for a partner who is well endowed since it pokes them. My partner preferred it longer because it didn't poke as much (the string was cut on my follow up appointment 1 month after insertion)."