Hormonal IUD and acne
How our community feel hormonal IUD has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
41%
31%
Don't know
16%
Out of the 83 reviews for hormonal IUD, 26 people (31%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 week ago
im on month 2 of iud and I js hate the consistent spotting I want to have sex without getting stuff dirty likeeee
Worse skin
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 7th Aug 26
Wish doctors were honest about how Kyleena (and hormonal IUDs in general) cause acne breakouts in women. I asked doctors and they repeatedly assured me that since hormonal IUDs use a localized progestin, the hormone doesn't enter into the bloodstream and cause acne. But this is not true. I had never struggled with acne prior to my Kyleena insertion. I've now had my IUD for over 3 years, and ever since I have persistent hormonal acne on my chin. It's still a good birth control product, but please keep in mind that acne is a common side effect of the hormonal IUD, affecting between 14-30% of people who have one.
Worse skin
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 11th Jun 26
’m young (under 30) and yet desire is not there like it used to. I walk around with constant painful acne on my face no matter how many times I wash my face. I had it removed years ago and everything went back to normal. Then I got it again 3 years ago (still have it) and instantly remembered exactly why I got it removed in the first place.
Worse skin
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Hormonal IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
54% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
37% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
36% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal discharge
31% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Lower back pain
31% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
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