Lowdown30246

Joined at December 2022

21st Dec 22
Copper coil (IUD)

I wish this had worked for me. I'm organising getting it removed now. I LOVED that it's non-hormonal, however, I'm in a lot of pain a lot of the month so it's making my mental health bad because of that. It is exhausting being in pain. If you suffer from bad period cramping - get on Mefenamic Acid. It is AMAZING!!!! This completely sorted the intense period cramps, miracle tablet. If this was the only problem, I'd be keeping it in. However, for me I got insane, extreme bloating and constipation after having it fitted that would leave me in agony every cycle. I also began to have ovulation spotting after having it fitted - not a dealbreaker, just annoying. But I do now get ovulation pain too. With my longer periods, and the ovulation pain, I am in pain for about half the month which just isn't sustainable. The fitting was painful but the clinic where I had it done were amazing - I highly recommend going to a SH clinic rather than a GP. I wish this had worked out for me, I'm going to use condoms for a few months after getting it out to let my body have space to breathe and then re-assess what my best options are.

 
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Time used

6 - 12 months

Still using

Impact whilst using

Mood

Somewhat negative

Skin

No change

Sex drive

Reduced

Weight

Don't know

Bleeds

Heavier

Spotting

Other side effects whilst using
 Period like cramps
 Lower back pain
 Nausea or vomiting
 Tender breasts
 Vaginal discharge
 Dizziness
Experience coming off Copper coil (IUD)

No experience provided

Impact after using

Mood

Don't know

Skin

Don't know

Sex drive

Don't know

Weight

Don't know

Cycle return to normal

18 months - 3 years

Other side effects after using

No side effects provided

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