Copper coil (IUD) and lighter periods

How our community feel copper coil (IUD) has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Heavier

68%

No change

10%

Don't know

3%

Out of the 584 reviews for copper coil (IUD), 23 people (4%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Feb 25

Copper coil (IUD)  

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

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Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  29th Jan 25

Copper coil (IUD)  

From very heavy periods to light and now basically non-existent this has been a real blessing. Didn't suffer much from mood changes prior and hasn't affected me there either. Cramping on and off occurred for around the first month. Feel a lot freer


Increased sex drive

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Oct 24

Copper coil (IUD)  

I originally came to the Lowdown in 2021 for advice on contraception. I trusted the reviews, albeit some weren’t positive, and went for the copper IUD. It’s been the best decision I’ve made re contraception. It allows me to have safe sex with my partner, without artificial hormones. I’m back in touch with my cycle which really helps, and my periods are really manageable. I have 3/4 day periods, with some cramps but mostly manageable. Whilst the procedure to get the coil is unpleasant, the pros definitely outweigh the cons.


Very positive mood

1 more effect

1 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


Possible copper coil (IUD) side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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