26/06/2019

Copper coil (IUD)

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

31-35

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'8"/172.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I was told that the spotting and irregularity of my periods would stop after a few months of having the coil inserted – it still hasn’t. I should really go to get it removed but unfortunately I have run out of options for birth control and it isn’t that bad… well I have to take blood thickeners when I get my period every month as I go through a super tampon every 30 mins on the first 3 days. And the cramps. Oh and the pretty much constant spotting. Have been checked for other causes – nothing out of the ordinary. Sort of afraid to get it out too, for the pain.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

No change

Periods

Heavier periods

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Dizziness

Headaches

Back pain

Spots or acne

Nausea or vomiting

Tender breasts

Increased body hair

Better skin

High blood pressure

Increased sweating

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Cystitus

Thrush

Vaginal dryness

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