Copper coil (IUD) and decreased sex drive

More research is needed! I had no issues with my first coil, following my second baby I had one re fitted and first few years were fine, for the 7 years I had it I have bled constantly for 4 years my fallopian tubes are full of fluid and the pain was horrific. A private consultant took the coil out 4 weeks ago and literally stopped bleeding the day after, I have had my first recognisable period in 4 years and it lasted for 4 days. Don’t wait to have it removed if you are having issues.

1 year + of heaviest periods and cramps covering 6 days. Most of my time complaining about the pain which led to moodiness. Had it removed after 2.5 years and now on a combined pill. Feeling much better. Good if you forget to take pills though

Overall, my experience of the copper coil was negative. Beginning with insertion, which felt like I was being punched in the abdomen and left me writhing in pain and bleeding for the next 4 days. The first three months with it were perfect! My periods were considerably heavier and longer, but no more painful. Around month 4, problems started. The cramps would leave me doubled over in pain, unable to get out of bed or leave the sofa. When the cramps were at their worst, I struggled to walk and could only manage to shuffle along the floor clinging to anything to keep me upright. My sex drive was non existent, to my husbands constant disappointment. He also resented having to help me find the strings, as I struggled. However, the worst side effect, by far, was the smell. My period blood stank! I had so much discharge, I would feel like I had wet myself, and it smelt rotten. I only got rid of the smell when it was removed.