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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

37%

Don't know

23%

Out of the 30 reviews for kyleena IUD, 10 people (33%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

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.

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Worse skin

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Apr 26

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.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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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

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Kyleena IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

67% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

50% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported headaches

3

Tender breasts

43% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Lower back pain

43% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Sweating more than usual

37% 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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