Copper coil (IUD) and acne

How our community feel copper coil (IUD) has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

28%

Don't know

4%

Out of the 593 reviews for copper coil (IUD), 18 people (3%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Copper coil (IUD)  

I never had acne before but now I constantly have break out, my skin has not been pimple free in 2 years

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Feb 25

Copper coil (IUD)  

I have possible adenomyosis and this coil was only temporary as emergency contraception to then get switched to the mirena but my second period has been lighter and much less painful than before so I'm considering waiting to see how this goes. I don't get hormonal migraines either


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  18th Sep 24

Copper coil (IUD)  

When getting the coil the pain wasn’t too bad. I had extreme cramping for 1 day about a week after getting the coil fitted. My periods were a lot heavier, the first period being the worst however these got better. Still very heavy. I also experienced a lot of cramping which I didn’t have before. The two worst side effects for me were that I constantly have Bacterial vaginosis which I’ve never had before. I’ve had it 6 times within the 3 months which resulted in me always being on antibiotics which also made me feel sick. The other bad side effect I’ve been experiencing is the low moods. 3/4 weeks of the month I feel so upset and angry. I know this method is non-hormonal but I didn’t experience these emotions before having the coil. I have PCOS so I’m uncertain if maybe this affects this too. I’m going to get it removed.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Copper coil (IUD) common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

75% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported period like cramps

42% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported vaginal discharge

41% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported lower back pain

32% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported tender breasts

19% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported thrush


Possible copper coil (IUD) side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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