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

18%

Don't know

5%

Out of the 593 reviews for mirena coil, 48 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
42 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5 days ago

I've had the mirena coil for four months, I'm still bleeding irregularly (period every 8 days) and lots of spotting. I've been dizzy for months, I'm feeling very low, I have water retention and a lot of lower back pain that feels like a pinched nerve so I'm battling to concentrate on work. I really want to have it removed but I'm terrified of going back to the alternative of extreme heavy periods that made me anemic.

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

I've had the hormonal mirena for 14 months now to reduce endometriosis symptoms. My periods have reduced in length (used to be 3 weeks) and happen irregularly and the pain has settled during these. I have however noticed continuous weight gain since I went on it, despite very little changing in my diet and exercise. I've always stayed at a very stable weight and now my breast have nearly doubled in size and my weight in general continues to creep up. I have tried upping my exercise with no improvement in my weight. I'm the heaviest I've ever been, except for pregnancy. It's a huge price to pay for a reduction in endo symptoms. It's very frustrating.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  13th Apr 26

Such a hideous experience for me I went to the doctors to get it taken out ASAP. Had severe mental health dip and felt suicidal which was really unlike me. The pain on inspiration was absolutely awful (removal was easy and painless).


Very negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Mirena coil common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

59% of mirena coil reviewers reported period like cramps

41% of mirena coil reviewers reported tender breasts

39% of mirena coil reviewers reported vaginal discharge

30% of mirena coil reviewers reported lower back pain

25% of mirena coil reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible mirena coil side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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