Does copper coil (IUD) cause cystitis?

How our community feel they have been impacted by cystitis on copper coil (IUD)

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

89%

A bit

4%

Quite a bit

4%

A great deal

2%

A lot

1%

Out of the 529 reviews for copper coil (IUD), 0 people (0%) reported cystitis.

Reviewers that reported cystitis as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Jul 23

  •  Stopped using

I fell pregnant on the copper coil- I was told it wasn’t inserted properly and it had been sitting in my cervix

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Top side effects not reported

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1st Jul 23

  •  Still using

I love love love the copper coil, don't get me wrong. It is hormone free which was massively important to me and I don't have to remember to take anything. I just find the heavy periods very difficult to cope with, so you have to be prepared for that.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1st Jul 23

  •  Still using

The only negative is that my periods are much longer than they used to be. I’ve had the copper IUD for nearly 2 years - prior to this (condoms only) my periods were about 4 days long, 5 max. Now, every month, my periods are 9 days. Longer than this on a few occasions. I have not had a shorter period than 9 days since having the IUD. However, they are very light for about 5-6 of these days, and moderate flow for the remainder of the period. But still slightly annoying! However, this is the only contraception I’d consider as I am so pleased it’s non-hormonal. No changes to my mood, weight, skin, sex drive, etc. No other symptoms or side effects aside from longer periods. Sex is hassle free and enjoyable.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Copper coil (IUD) common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

77% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported period like cramps

43% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported vaginal discharge

40% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported lower back pain

34% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported tender breasts

20% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported thrush


Possible copper coil (IUD) side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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