22/09/2019

Copper coil (IUD)

 5/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'3"/160cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

For me the IUD has been ideal and has absolutely no side effects! I just do not have to give contraception a single thought anymore. It’s hormone free and has no side effects. If you’re considering it I really wouldn’t worry about getting it put in. I got it done as Emergancy contraceptive and hadn’t planned it, it wasn’t comfortable but it takes about 10 mins, you get anaesthetic gel and in the end I just cycled from the clinic to a pub quiz, so it’s only a big deal if you make it so. The first couple of days afterwards and first period were heavy going but after that you don’t have to think about anything for FIVE YEARS! A dream!!

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

No change

Periods

No change

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Dark body hair

Nausea or vomiting

Tender breasts

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

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