Does copper coil (IUD) cause nausea or vomiting?
How our community feel they have been impacted by nausea or vomiting on copper coil (IUD)
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
88%
A bit
6%
Quite a bit
2%
A lot
2%
A great deal
1%
Out of the 529 reviews for copper coil (IUD), 0 people (0%) reported nausea or vomiting.
Reviewers that reported nausea or vomiting as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Nov 23
I know people’s experience differ greatly from insertion, to side effects and even removal, but I guess I was one of the unlucky ones… the insertion was extremely painful and also a very odd experience. I felt extremely faint, and nearly passed out during it. I couldn’t get off the bed for an hour afterwards as I felt like my legs were going to give in. After leaving the room, I had to sit in reception for another 30mins to ensure I won’t pass out on public transport. Also I have never heard of cervical shock/vasovagal syncope, nobody has ever told me about this. I think it should be explained before the procedure. I had very bad cramps for 3 days. On the first night I had another episode of feeling like passing out and shaking violently as if in shock. It was terrifying but I was determined to give it a good go. I had some mild cramping on and off for the rest of the time I had it in and a dull ache at the times I wasn’t cramping. I could also definitely feel it was in there… especially during workouts. My period wasn’t heavier but it lasted 7 days straight and kept spotting until it was taken out (my periods usually last 3 days). 3 weeks after insertion I had another episode of ‘shock’ accompanied by extreme pain, so I had to lie on the floor for an hour and then go to A&E to see if it could have got dislodged as the pain was very severe. They couldn’t do a scan even after a 9hr wait as the registrar wasn’t available so hoping for the best I decided to wait until 3 days later when the clinic had availability for removal. The removal hurt just as much as insertion but for a shorter period of time, and only felt slightly faint for a bit afterwards. There were some cramps for the next 48hrs but more bearable (like a light period) and some spotting. I knew I was feeling unwell while it was in, but only once it was taken out did I realise just how much pain I was in constantly. I wish it worked, and it’s great it does for some people but it was not for me. :(
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
39 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 11th Oct 23
The copper coil really didn't agree with me. I felt terrible. I felt like I was being poisoned. My uterus felt like it was trying to leave my body and run away. I was bleeding a lot, every few days. I had to go and have it removed at a walk in clinic. It was painful to sit and wait. When I gave my symptoms to the doctor they made me go for an ultrasound as they thought my symptoms sounded like the copper coil had perforated my uterus. Thankfully that was not true!
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1st Oct 23
Having the copper coil inserted was quite uncomfortable. I didn’t have any pain after insertion. My periods only last around a week and only really heavy for 1-2 days of the period. My only annoyance is that I’m having light brownish discharge on and off after and before my period and mostly after sex. Having to wear a panty liner most days which is annoying. Otherwise no other issues with the copper coil!
Top side effects not reported
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Copper coil (IUD) common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
77% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported period like cramps
43% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported vaginal discharge
40% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported lower back pain
34% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported tender breasts
20% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported thrush