Copper coil (IUD) and more regular periods

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Heavier

69%

No change

10%

Don't know

3%

Out of the 600 reviews for copper coil (IUD), 39 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

Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

Copper coil (IUD)  

I have previously been on the implant, the combined pill and the mini pill for many years and having to come off each for different reasons. I decided to go with the copper coil as coming off hormonal birth control it had felt so good to have my natural cycle back, but I’m not yet ready to have kids. Insertion: I went for a ten year one. The woman was lovely and talked me through the whole thing. It was painful - I won’t sugarcoat that - but it lasted only a few seconds. I had cramping and some bleeding for the next few days (had to use pads not tampons), but nothing too bad. After: I was really happy with my decision and most of the time forgot it was even there. It hasn’t affected sex at all. I will be really honest that my first period (and to a lesser extent my second) were really painful - much worse than normal and they do last a day or so longer. However now I’m 3/4 months in and they’ve returned back to normal on pain levels (just slightly longer as mentioned). I am back to ovulating normally (as I wasn’t when I was on hormonal contraception) and am feeling really happy with my decision to get the copper coil! It was very much worth the initial pain and a few painful periods for me. I like that I can now decide to just take it out if/when I want to have kids.

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Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Copper coil (IUD)  

I got the copper IUD after 4 years of different hormonal pills as wanted to stop being on hormones. The fitting procedure went well, the doctor was reassuring and I had local anaesthetic so it was only a little uncomfortable. However the cramps afterwards were horrific - I was on the floor in tears with how much pain I was in. Painkillers and heat pads did nothing. This lasted a couple days then thing started to settle down until the cramps turned into a stabbing pain. Returned to the doctors, they initially said my symptoms were normal then checked my vitals before diagnosing me with a pelvic infection or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). I was on 2 antibiotics for a fortnight. The pain lingered but gradually got better after a month. I have just finished my second period off the pill. My period returned after 35 days of stopping the pill which was my old usual cycle. My period isn’t any longer than it used to be but I’d say it’s a bit heavier and more painful but definitely manageable. My moods have been so much better and predictable. My skin has gotten slightly worse as expected coming off the combined pill which helped my skin, but flare ups match up to my period so I don’t mind. I got the 10 year IUD but I don’t think I’d get another due to the worry of getting another infection but I am happy with it at last.


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Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  26th Apr 25

Copper coil (IUD)  

Really liked this. Tried hormonal methods and ended up having a negative experience with them so had a go at this one. Works great. Most problems stopped after 6 months, like heavier bleeds and back pain etc. Eventually got down back to normal but it takes time to adjust. Genuinely made my life so much better, sex is great and I don't need to worry about hormones or my menstural cycle.


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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 vaginal discharge

40% 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


Possible copper coil (IUD) side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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