23/08/2019

Copper coil (IUD)

 2/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

6 - 12 months

Had children

Height

5'8"/172.5cm

Weight

60kg - 65kg / 9st 6lb - 10st 3lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

I began to lightly bleed non-stop with this contraception, and had to wear a pad constantly which led to nappy rash! My GP told me to keep it as it was a good hormone free alternative and it would eventually stop after 6 months, but it never stopped so after 9 months I had it changed for a Mirena coil which was much better.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

No change

Periods

Heavier periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Womb cramps

Thrush

Vaginal dryness

Impact after using

Mood

I don’t know / can’t tell

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

I don’t know/can’t tell

Sex drive

I don’t know / can’t tell

No effects

Womb cramps

Experience after taking

I had it immediately changed for a Mirena coil which was much better.

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Copper coil (IUD)

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