Contraception Reviews

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%

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.

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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

1

Period like cramps

49% of mirena IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Vaginal dryness

26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal dryness

3

Breast enlargement

26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Headaches

26% of mirena IUD reviewers reported headaches

5

Vaginal discharge

23% of mirena IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible mirena IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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