Copper coil (IUD) and heavier periods
Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
Somewhat positive mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1st Aug 24
The copper coil has been really good for my periods, it has just affected my skin and my mental health
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1st Aug 24
Just had my copper iud inserted . It’s been 20 days since. I’m bleeding since 13 days. Doctor said to wait and watch. If the bleeding doesn’t stop then I will have to remove it. I wish it will suit me. I don’t like hormonal contraceptions.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Copper coil (IUD) common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
75% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported period like cramps
42% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported vaginal discharge
41% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported lower back pain
33% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported tender breasts
19% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported thrush
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