Does copper coil (IUD) cause breast enlargement?

Getting the coil in was fine, obviously wasn’t the most comfortable thing but my nurse was amazing and I didn’t feel much pain. The next day I had period like cramps then they went away with some ibuprofen. Sex drive was so increased and boobs have grown bigger, only down fall is the periods are quite painful but that was outlined to me in my consultation and it was my choice to receive it. Everything else has been perfect.

The coil caused an ectopic pregnancy - it was in place and less than 2 years old. I don’t feel the NHS records the number of ectopic pregnancies accurately - there was no acknowledgment of it on my medical records. The mental health issues caused by being diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy due to the coil is far worse than the mental health issues hormonal contraception has ever caused. I wouldn’t wish the feeling of a life threatening condition on anyone or the prospect of losing your tube/ovary/fertility

The insertion itself was fine, uncomfortable but not painful. For the 6 months I had the IUD; I experienced cramping every day from ovulation till the end of my period every month. Also during this 6 months the IUD strings became very short as the IUD settled into my uterus, when they reached only a few mm long they caused me pain and discomfort to during sex. I had to be examined multiple times due to these issues, in a few consultations the clinician used a speculum too large for me causing me a lot of pain. Ultimately I had the IUD removed because it was causing too much pain, discomfort and frustration.