25/06/2019

Copper coil (IUD)

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

1 - 3 months

Had children

Height

5'6"/167.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

The fitting was the most painful thing ever. Took multiple attempts to get it fitted. The first 24 hours after were also really painful with the worst cramps ever. For the first 2 months I had constant back pain/Cramps but they’re beginning to ease off. My first real period was also a lot heavier then previous ones but I had come from the combined pill so that was probably be related. But a heavier period is worth it for no emotional side effects. First month took time getting used to it but it seems ok now

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

Heavier periods

Sex drive

I don’t know / can’t tell

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Back pain

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

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