Mirena IUD and acne
How our community feel mirena IUD has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
46%
23%
Don't know
11%
Out of the 35 reviews for mirena IUD, 8 people (23%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 2 days ago
This is my second hormonal IUD, I like the effectiveness of not getting pregnant, I’ve been lucky how effective it is. however I’ve been getting horrible cystic acne all over my face. It’s constantly, almost 2 times a month. It was never like this before until I reached my thirties. I constantly eat healthy, exercise, drink plenty of fluids, take vitamins. I no longer smoke cigarettes and no longer binge drink alcohol (occasionally). I am constantly switching my facial topicals, using peels, masks, LED therapy, electric facial brushes and using hydrafacial. I started taking supplements for acne. Nothing seems to work . I spoke to my PCP about this and she suggests following up to get me prescribed with oral anti acne meds. Still debating about taking oral anti acne pills, since it’s either antibiotics or a diuretic. But I’ve had it with the hormonal acne on my face. It always happens when my body is on the cycle, invisible period, but with slight cramps, PMS mood, breast tenderness, oily skin, and acne, plus the craving of sweets. Without bleeding has been a godsend, but the PMS symptoms especially the acne is taking a toll on me.
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
1 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 31st Mar 25
I’ve had it for 6 months and I have my period twice a month and the pain is pretty consistent day to day.
Worse skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 20th Dec 24
Just got this inserted early November. It's December and Im experiencing a month of bleeding, cramps, irritability, nausea, headaches, dizziness, feeling unwell everyday.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
4 helpful
0 comments
Mirena IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
49% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Vaginal dryness
26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Breast enlargement
26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement
Headaches
26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported headaches
Vaginal discharge
23% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge