Hormonal coil (IUS) and acne

How our community feel hormonal coil (IUS) has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

18%

Don't know

5%

Out of the 801 reviews for hormonal coil (IUS), 61 people (8%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Jan 25

Worsened eczema, dry skin, overly sensitive skin

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Worse skin

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  19th Jan 25

minimal side affects comparted to my experience on the combined pill


Worse skin

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  10th Dec 24

Prepare for an immediate & severe drop in mood after insertion, coupled with intense pain for the first few weeks. My mood has stabilised a bit after 5 months, but overall I am much lower in mood and lack energy and motivation. The headaches are persistent and I have gained 1 stone. I bled for 3 months straight and now I bleed for approx half of the month, with painful periods and severe bloating.


Very negative mood

3 more effects

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Hormonal coil (IUS) common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

63% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported period like cramps

44% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported tender breasts

40% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported vaginal discharge

29% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported lower back pain

27% of hormonal coil (IUS) reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible hormonal coil (IUS) side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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