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Copper IUD and cystitis

How our community feel they have been impacted by cystitis on copper IUD

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

92%

A bit

4%

Quite a bit

4%

Out of the 26 reviews for copper IUD, 2 people (8%) reported cystitis.

Reviewers that reported cystitis as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Copper IUD  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

Copper IUD  

Using Nova-T copper IUD. Haven't had this before having my IUD put in. Might be a coincidence I guess. Since having the IUD put in I feel very anxious and cry easily/ generally have trouble regulating my emotions for the first 3-4 days around the beginning of my period. During more stressful points in my life I would get insomnia around this time (and only this time) due to anxiety. One night I could not sleep at all, for several (probably ~10 more or less) I could only sleep for 3-4 hours. I would feel paranoid that my partner doesn't love me. My periods have also increased in length from ~5-6 days (including spotting I think) to 9 days (not including spotting) or 12-14 days including spotting. Apart from that no other symptoms, but the emotional changes are difficult.

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th Mar 24

I've never used any forms of birth control before, so I don't know what to compare it to other than being normal and not on birth control. Insertion was uncomfortable but not very painful, and I had pain in my cervix and spotting for about a week afterward. My body adjusted very quickly and I had normally spaced periods right after. The most noticeable difference is that my period is lighter and longer. My sex drive noticeably decreased, and my emotions are dampened/numbed. I forget that I even have it 99% of the time, as I don't notice it in my daily life. If all you're looking for is plain and simple low-maintenance birth control, this is it.


Worse skin

1 more effect

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Copper IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

69% of copper IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Lower back pain

50% of copper IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

3

Vaginal discharge

39% of copper IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge

4

Tender breasts

31% of copper IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Migraines

27% of copper IUD reviewers reported migraines


Possible copper IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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