29/06/2020

Copper coil (IUD)

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About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Yes

Height

5'8"/172.5cm

Weight

65kg - 70kg / 10st 3lb - 11st 0lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I have had the copper iud for over 2 years and it has been getting worse each month. Pmdd, pain does bad I can’t walk, depression, anxiety, I now have estrogen dominance and high copper levels in blood and hair tests. Now drs can’t get the iud out as it has become embedded in my cervix. Worst decision of my life

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Heavier periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Migraines

Dizziness

Aura symptoms

Increased sweating

Nausea or vomiting

Back pain

Tender breasts

Spots or acne

Enlarged breasts

Womb cramps

Vaginal dryness

Thrush

Vaginal discharge

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