23/08/2019

Copper coil (IUD)

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

31-35

Time used

3 - 6 months

Had children

Yes

Height

5'9"/175cm

Weight

85kg - 90kg / 13st 5lb - 14st 2lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I had the copper IUD in 2016, I’d had no children, the fitting was awful and I could feel it, and was in pain all the time. So I had it removed 6 months later. I fell pregnant within 2 months of having it removed and In 2017 I had a baby, and was told I should go on the pill after a few weeks so as to avoid another pregnancy so close. I was on the mini pill for around 9 months and it was hell for me. So I decided to try the copper IUD again as it was the only option for no hormones. The fitting was hardly painful this time, just like a smear test. And no pain. However my periods are very heavy, and the pain 3 days prior and during my period can be excruciating. Have had to have days off work because of it. But I found it miles better than the pill, so am sticking with it for now.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Aura symptoms

Back pain

Increased sweating

Nausea or vomiting

Increased body hair

High blood pressure

Spots or acne

Dark body hair

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

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