Copper coil (IUD) and irregular periods
Reviewers that reported irregular periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
I never had acne before but now I constantly have break out, my skin has not been pimple free in 2 years
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 28th Apr 25
The copper coil hurt the first day of insertion but then immediately settled. My periods have become slightly heavier and cramps a bit more painful but still very manageable with just paracetamol and ibuprofen. I am lucky in that my periods only last 4-5 days anyway. My moods change with a normal cycle pattern, I get some acne during my luteal phase. I love having protection but not having the negative impacts on my MH like hormonal contraception had. Would recommend.
Somewhat positive mood
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 24th Feb 25
I have possible adenomyosis and this coil was only temporary as emergency contraception to then get switched to the mirena but my second period has been lighter and much less painful than before so I'm considering waiting to see how this goes. I don't get hormonal migraines either
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
32% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported tender breasts
19% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported thrush