24/05/2020

Copper coil (IUD)

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'4"/162.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I’ve had the copper coil for 2.5+ now and it has been great on the whole. I got an infection around 2 years in and so got it removed whilst I took antibiotics to clear it up, but it’s back in now and all is well so far. Periods are heavier but it’s manageable and they’ve gotten lighter over time.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Heavier periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Headaches

Enlarged breasts

Back pain

Tender breasts

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

Increased sweating

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Cystitus

Pelvic infection

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