Mirena coil and acne
How our community feel mirena coil has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
14%
Don't know
5%
Out of the 533 reviews for mirena coil, 32 people (6%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 16th Sep 24
The mirena coil was excruiciating to have inserted, I am so shocked that no pain relief was offered and i had to spend the rest of the day in bed with severe cramps which continued for a few days. My skin had a very poor reaction and i developed quite bad cystic acne across my face, chest and back as a result, which I did not have previously.
Worse skin
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 13th Aug 24
So I was on the hormonal coil for about 9-10 months. The actual insertion wasn’t pleasant and was very painful, although, it wasn’t as bad as people were making it out to be, it was bearable. I didn’t enjoy the coil as I had non stop breakthrough bleeding the entire time I was on it, and it wasn’t red blood, it was horrible brown sludge, it really began to effect my sex life with my partner and made me feel a bit gross about myself. The coil also made my skin horrible and made me very emotional. All in all, not a good experience and definitely prefer the combined pill.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
51 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 11th Jun 24
I haven't noticed any side effects, and its been a good form of contraception, which is why I have remained on it for 8+ years. The only downside is the painful insertion and removal process.
Worse skin
0 helpful
0 comments
Mirena coil common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
60% of mirena coil reviewers reported period like cramps
42% of mirena coil reviewers reported tender breasts
41% of mirena coil reviewers reported vaginal discharge
30% of mirena coil reviewers reported lower back pain
25% of mirena coil reviewers reported breast enlargement
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