Contraception Reviews

Kyleena IUD and acne

How our community feel kyleena IUD has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

38%

Don't know

24%

Out of the 29 reviews for kyleena IUD, 9 people (31%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

I've tried all the pills out there for BC, but my last resort was the hormonal IUD to stop me hemorrhaging every month. For the last 9 months, I've had 4 UTIs and constant pelvic pain. I've seen a urologist twice, and the hypothesis is that the IUD is drying out not only my skin but my vaginal tissues as well. I wish I could get it out to remove myself this constant UTI type pain, but I haven't bled a lot in the last couple of months. It's a very bad negative for a semi positive.

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Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  23rd Jan 26

I initially thought I was having a positve experience, but after 3 months was diagnosed with Sebohrreic Dermatitis with an extremely itchy scalp and bumps on jawline. Within 5 months I started having noticeable hair loss. I have lost at least 50% density. It is now 11 months from insertion and still shedding drastically. 8 months after insertion, I started having cystic acne which Ive never experienced before. I use to have the Paraguard IUD and didnt have these symptoms


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  28th Apr 25

I got the Kyleena prescribed off-label to me after suffering from ridiculously heavy periods in my teens. I used to bleed 200mls+ on some periods and even Tranexamic acid didn’t help. This IUD has been an absolute life-saver and my periods are so much lighter. I will admit I have experienced some side effects - I used to have clear skin 95% of the time, however since the IUD I permanently have 1 or 2 pimples around my jawline which can be quite annoying. My periods are often very long now (7-11 days) despite being light which also gets frustrating. Those are the two main side effects I’ve experienced, but overall it’s been a positive experience.


Worse skin

10 helpful

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Kyleena IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

69% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

52% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Tender breasts

45% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Lower back pain

45% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Sweating more than usual

38% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible kyleena IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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