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%
31%
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.
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
0 comments
Kyleena IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
69% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
52% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
45% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
45% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
Sweating more than usual
38% of kyleena IUD reviewers reported sweating more than usual

