19/09/2019

Copper coil (IUD)

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

6 - 12 months

Had children

Height

5'10"/177.5cm

Weight

50kg - 55kg / 7st 12lb - 8st 9lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

A good long term form of contraception but the bottom line makes your periods heavier. A good option if you don’t want to be pumping hormones

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

No change

Periods

Heavier periods

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Enlarged breasts

Tender breasts

Spots or acne

Back pain

Dark body hair

Better skin

Increased sweating

Thrush

Womb cramps

Vaginal dryness

Vaginal discharge

Pelvic infection

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