IUD and acne - any advice/experience ?

bigbear · August 2012

I've been taking the pill since I was 15. I started this early due to irregular periods and bad acne.

Since DD I haven't been on any BC but do want to start something back up. I would like to get away from the remember-to-take-the-pill-same-time-every-day thing and have been looking at IUDs. But I'm also reading that it can cause acne. Granted it says it's someting like 7% or less of women exprience acne but still. I'm a bit worried since I"m prone to acne to begin with.

So I was just wondering if you would share your experience with me, especially if you have ever dealt with acne.

I should also add that my skin has gotten so much worse in the last month or so, and I need to fix this.

Sorry if this has been discussed before, I didn't catch it.

TIA!

bigbear · August 2012

Thanks so much for your responses!

Brit's Luna154 · August 2012

I have a Mirena and it has not caused acne. That said, I have never really had a problem with acne in the first place, so, like you alluded to, it might be more common in people who already struggled with acne.

laurenac · August 2012

I have Mirena and no acne- but I do have horrible mood swings like I've never had before. I didn't get it until closer to 2 months post baby - and I was feeling great before it was placed. I'm honestly thinking of getting it removed. I also have horrible cramps (but was thinking that could be post baby issues).

ahalpern831 · August 2012

stick with the pill, i had an IUD, mirena to be exact and it was horrible. not only do you get acne, you have mood swings, constant bleeding and cramps. I had my IUD put in pp and wasnt myself until i had it removed. I am on the pill and love it.

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