25/06/2019

Copper coil (IUD)

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

6 - 12 months

Had children

Height

4'8"/142cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

Switched to this after trying the injection and implant for which I bled on both constantly. Went for this non hormonal method to clear our my system, took 7 months. Having it put in was only slightly worse then a cervical smear.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

No change

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

I don’t know / can’t tell

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Migraines

Aura symptoms

Dizziness

Issues wearing contact lenses

Enlarged breasts

Spots or acne

Back pain

Tender breasts

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

High blood pressure

Increased sweating

Thrush

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

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