Does copper coil (IUD) cause 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
23%
A bit
18%
Quite a bit
16%
A lot
15%
Out of the 529 reviews for copper coil (IUD), 0 people (0%) reported period like cramps.
Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
I didn't have a problem with the insertion/ removal process. It was a bit uncomfortable but not painful. The first night I had the worst period cramps I've ever had, on and off for several hours, which was not fun but also not unexpected. During the 10 months I had the coil in, I experienced painful cramps before and during periods, which i'd never had before. My periods weren't heavier but they did last longer (7-9 days). Alongside this my cycle got shorter, so the amount of time I was on my period each month went up significantly. I felt that I was prepared for heavier and more painful periods, but not for longer ones. The final straw for me was having 2 periods in the same month, each lasting a week or more. Personally, that wasn't manageable for me so I had the coil removed. Looking back, I did experience more social anxiety than is normal for me during the time the coil was in, but I can't say how much the coil was the cause.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
After 10+ years of having the implant, I decided to go for the copper coil as was keen to be hormone free! With the implant, I experienced hormonal acne around my jawline, tender breasts, low mood & anxiety, irregular periods and spotting. The procedure was unpleasant - a short sharp poking feeling when going through the cervix,it was really uncomfortable but it was bearable as was over quickly. I had intense cramps that evening. I then had around 3 weeks of consistent bleeding, but this was possibly a mixture Of having a period and bleeding from the procedure, it was hard to tell because of how irregular my previous periods were. Within a few weeks, I had more energy, improved moods, hormonal acne had cleared and my skin was amazing. My periods now last 5 days, but I have spotting for a few days before period starts. Periods are heavier in terms of having to use super absorbancy tampons for a few days, rather than regular absorbancy. But this is bearable. My periods are still a bit irregular as expected when coming off hormonal contraception. Overall 100% worth the discomfort for the feeling of being "normal"
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 19th Mar 24
I only had the copper coil fitted 6 days ago. At the appointment I was shown how to feel for the strings and how the insertion was going to go and although I know they need to tell you that I would have rather not known about hoe they insert it! I can’t lie the insertion hurt but the doctor was amazing making sure I tried to stay calm and offered me local anaesthetic, I think everyone is different I went with my friend the other day to get hers and she didn’t bat an eyelid so don’t let that put you off! I had quite severe cramps on the first day felt like sharp pains and painful period cramps. Since then I have had a dull aching pain, bloating and spotting that lasted 4-5 days the spotting has only just stopped but the dull pains and bloating remain. The dull pain and bloating has me worried however, I will try and ride it out in hopes it is just “settling in”. Overall, if this works it is 5 years covered without a worry and it will be totally worth it. I would recommend going with someone and them driving you to the appointment so you can find a more comfortable position to sit in on the way home after the fitting as I found sitting up straight quite unbearable the first day. It is still early days for me and compared to the mini pill it is already better as it has no hormones which made me depressed, gave me mood swings and made me gain weight. Just the dull pain and bloating which I hope will sort itself out in time.
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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