Mirena coil and improved skin
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 592 reviews for mirena coil, 17 people (3%) reported improved skin.
Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 day ago
I've had great success with a Mirena for treating jawline acne, after getting it to prep for going onto Roaccutane it actually cleared my acne up amazingly and now I just get the odd spot every month when I'm due on. I get irregular, yet light periods, and occasionally some spotting, and overall my period cramps have been lessened. My sex drive is not what it is when off hormonal contraception, but as I've been on hormonal contraception my whole adult life, bar a couple of years here and there, this hasn't been an issue overall. I have put weight on gradually, but I've also aged (now 34), so its more likely to be metabolic changes rather than a side effect. The only thing I would say is that the coil itself has moved twice, resulting in removal and replacement (I'm waiting for another removal, and will likely explore pill options again as its just too painful getting it replaced every 2 years!). It should last 8 years, but for whatever reason, maybe my anatomy, mine moves to be too low, and then the long process of getting it checked, ultrasounds, appt waiting times for removal, and everything else, means its not something I want to continue using at the moment. Overall though, it has been a really good method for me, and just because mine hasn't stayed where it should be, doesn't mean someone else won't have a good experience, its probably down to my anatomy only!
Improved skin
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6th Oct 25
I liked that it was minimal effort once inserted. My periods were far lighter and less frequently occurring. Because of the thickening of vaginal fluids being part of the mechanism; I found I because much more prone to UTIs after sex and also had lower sexual drive. I came off the Mirena because I wanted to track my cycle accurately to see if my hormones and cycle were affecting/triggering my seizures (I have drug resistant epilepsy). When I came off the Mirena I found I was less anxious over the months following swapping to the copper coil I.e. non hormonal. This had not been a concern of mine when on it.
Somewhat negative mood
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Mirena coil common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
59% of mirena coil reviewers reported period like cramps
40% of mirena coil reviewers reported tender breasts
39% of mirena coil reviewers reported vaginal discharge
30% of mirena coil reviewers reported lower back pain
24% of mirena coil reviewers reported breast enlargement
