25/06/2019

Copper coil (IUD)

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

31-35

Time used

3 - 6 months

Had children

Height

5'1"/155cm

Weight

80kg - 85kg / 12st 8lb - 13st 5lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I have tried almost every contraception since I was 17 so I thought ‘I’ll try the coil’. Insertion was bizarre and really hurt when opening my cervix but once it was in it was ok. I have terrible cramps anyway but the coil seems to have calmed them down. I still have clotting and/or irregular periods which is annoying because I can track them properly. I regularly check to see if the wires are still where they should be but on the last check I couldn’t feel them so a trip to the docs once back from holiday is needed as I hear horror stories about them coming out or moving around! Go though every detail with your nurse before having it inserted even down to the unthinkable!

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

I lost weight

Periods

Spotting / light bleeding between periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Increased sweating

Spots or acne

Back pain

Tender breasts

Womb cramps

Pelvic infection

Vaginal dryness

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