hormone IUD and acne
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| Thu, 04-01-2004 - 6:24pm |
Now I'm thinking about the IUD. I've read a lot of posts already which have been so helpful. I don't like hormones and would like to have the copper IUD but the cramping and heavy cycles aren't great selling points. I talked with my Gyno and she gave me a bookelt on Mirena (it's the hormonal IUD for those who don't know or if I spelled it wrong). The hormone levels in it seem low enough that I may make an exception. The booklet has a lot of info but the acne bit is a concern.
I am 25, no kids (never even been pregnant), 30-35 day cycles and 4 day periods (it's quite nice), and I have acne now that is worse than when I was 18. Right now I'm applying Metro Gel for the acne. I began at the new year and it finally seems to be doing some good but it is ridiculous that I have what I have at 25. I have a healthy diet and keep my oily face clean. Even my brothers who had acne horribly in high school have clearer faces than I do now.
My problem is that no one has mentioned anything about acne with the hormonal IUD. I don't want to spend the money to have it put in if it makes me so ugly that my face will be the best form of birth control. My beau, after I told him about the acne side effect, said I should get the copper IUD. Obviously my acne is a big issue (not just with him but with myself too) and I don't want to worsen it.
Any women out there who are trying/have tried the hormonal IUD when they had adult acne? How did it effect you? Any women out there with acne that they didn't have before having the hormonal IUD inserted? This is the last factor in my decision and I need all the input I can get.
Thanks,
MsDorkness

Thanks for letting me vent. : )