Copper coil (IUD) and period like cramps

How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on copper coil (IUD)

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

A great deal

28%

None or not sure

24%

A bit

18%

Quite a bit

15%

A lot

15%

Out of the 553 reviews for copper coil (IUD), 420 people (76%) reported period like cramps.

Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Jun 24

Copper coil (IUD)  

The biggest change going from the pill to the copper coil for me is that period cramps became more painful and my period now lasts longer. However, after three months the pain settled down and now only occurs the first few days of my period, is less frequent and is easily controlled with paracetamol. The biggest advantage with this contraception is my boost in mood. No more mood swings, feeling low and my sex drive has improved. Great for anyone sensitive to hormones. I was worried about the insertion and nearly didn't go because of what others had told me but I had nothing to worry about. I was told to take paracetamol before the appointment, was given the anesthetic and was surprised by how quickly the process was. I asked the nurse, is that it? I wish I hadn't listened to others and got it done years ago.

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Very positive mood

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Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  13th Jun 24

Copper coil (IUD)  

My periods are definitely a little longer but I’m regular as anything so am able to be very responsive to abnormal changes in my cycle. Definitely insertion is uncomfortable but worth it for me for a decade not having to think about pregnancy and no pain or feeling of it day to day. top tip: if you notice your cycles getting increasingly long then your coil might have slipped slightly! This happened to a friend of mine who went from 30-40days and was worried it was perimenopause!


Somewhat positive mood

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Copper coil (IUD)  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3rd Jun 24

Copper coil (IUD)  

I have used the copper coil for nearly 5 years and it hasn't caused any issues except for slightly heavier/more painful periods for the first 4-6 months after insertion. However, after using it for around 3 and a half years, it did fall out during one particularly heavy period (which I believe was brought on by stress). I had a new coil inserted on the same day and have since had no issues.


Top side effects not reported

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Copper coil (IUD) common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

76% 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

34% 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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