27/01/2020

Copper coil (IUD)

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About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'4"/162.5cm

Weight

75kg - 80kg / 11st 11lb - 12st 8lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I have tried pills, implant and copper coil. The coil is the worst out of all. I chose to go “hormone free” due to mood swings from pills. Since having the coil I have vaginal dryness, prone to Trush and bv, painful sex, painful and Long HEAVY period- the point I would leak through a super tampon, pad, pants-on to my jeans on 10 occasions when at work. The virginal trush and dryness completely lowered my sex drive. Plus having it inserted was so painful and one of the worst experiences of my life I am asking my doctor to put me to sleep when removing. Can’t wait for next month for this nightmare to be over.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Heavier periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Headaches

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

Back pain

Increased sweating

Cystitus

Thrush

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Pelvic infection

Vaginal dryness

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