Copper coil (IUD) and more regular periods
Out of the 618 reviews for copper coil (IUD), 43 people (7%) reported more regular periods.
Reviewers that reported more regular periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 days ago
I loved the copper coil however it caused very heavy and long periods and I had to get it out after 5 months due to anaemia. I also have pmdd so I wanted to try something hormonal to ease this
Lost weight
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Used for 8+ yr
40 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Jan 26
The only down fall is low iron this has caused debilitating fatigue, so be prepare to have to maybe take iron supplements
Very positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
37 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Dec 25
Changed from mini-pill after 16 years as I wanted to know my body without hormones and start to understand my cycle better. No issues with the copper IUD. My periods are a bit heavier but they are more predictable and regular. I do have more cramps but they are manageable. Insertion was fine, just uncomfortable. I was surprised how quickly the cramping started after though. I was in quite a bit of pain for an about a week as it settled in.
Top side effects not reported
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Copper coil (IUD) common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
74% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported period like cramps
41% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported lower back pain
40% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported vaginal discharge
32% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported tender breasts
19% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported thrush
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