19/09/2019

Copper coil (IUD)

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

1 - 3 months

Had children

Height

5'3"/160cm

Weight

55kg - 60kg / 8st 9lb - 9st 6lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I would recommend only having the copper coil fitted when you’re on your period and on the heaviest day. Sounds yuck but the pain is much less when you’re on your period. I have noticed spotting a lot and random periods. I keep getting headaches and migraines often too.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Aura symptoms

Migraines

Dizziness

Back pain

Spots or acne

Increased sweating

Tender breasts

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

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