05/06/2020

Copper coil (IUD)

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

3 - 5 years

Had children

Height

5'9"/175cm

Weight

60kg - 65kg / 9st 6lb - 10st 3lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

Overall the copper coil has been useful for me as I don’t react well to synthetic hormones (they cause weight and mood changes etc). I feel it was a good long term option for me, but has had some complications with the strings of the coil and pain during sex, which is a big fault. It’s better than the other options for me as hormone free, but has been far from simple.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

No change

Periods

Heavier periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Vaginal discharge

Thrush

Vaginal dryness

Womb cramps

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