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
29%
Don't know
4%
Out of the 602 reviews for copper coil (IUD), 19 people (3%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
Insertion was incredibly painful. Was like a really bad first day of period that I had to take off work sick and take lots of painkillers for. Lasted about 24 hours then settled. Unfortunately cramps continued as coil had not settled properly and one of the arms got stuck in uterus wall so I had to have it removed. due to pain of initial insertion I did not want another one back in. HOWEVER SINCE GIVING BIRTH I had another coil fitted at 10 weeks post partum and could not feel a thing! I have the progesterone coil now and have not experienced any negative side effects, other than light bleeding for about 2 weeks after insertion.
Worse skin
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 25th May 25
I never had acne before but now I constantly have break out, my skin has not been pimple free in 2 years
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 24th Feb 25
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
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Copper coil (IUD) common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
74% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported period like cramps
41% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported vaginal discharge
40% 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
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