Does hormonal IUD cause improved skin?
How our community feel hormonal IUD has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
38%
32%
Don't know
18%
Out of the 34 reviews for hormonal IUD, 0 people (0%) 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
30 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 26th Jan 24
Insertion is extremely painful, but I'm so glad I did it. I went from having debilitatingly heavy periods to no periods after having the first one inserted. After my second, my periods returned but are so light I only need to use very thin and light panty liners. I originally got this as a way to manage cysts that were growing and bursting on a yearly basis. This has completely stopped and haven't experienced a burst cyst since.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 5 - 8 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 22nd Sep 23
I first got my Mirena IUD when I was 13-14 for hormonal-induced migraines. The insertion was very painful, but the cramping did not last too long after insertion. I had mild spotting for a few months, then my period stopped completely for 5 years. Last year, my period came back and has been irregular since. Overall, my period has been much lighter and my PMS symptoms and menstruation symptoms have been minimal. I also have noticed more stability in my mood and have had decreased migraines since starting my IUD.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 14th Aug 23
I was very scared to get my IUD, but ultimately it was a great decision. It is easy because I don't have to remember to take a pill daily and you can always check that it is still in place. My symptoms have been minor and do not cause any disruptions to my daily life. I would recommend this form of birth control, but I would ask about pain management with your doctor before the insertion.
Top side effects not reported
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Hormonal IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
59% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Lower back pain
44% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
35% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
32% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal discharge
29% of hormonal IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge