Contraception Reviews

Copper IUD and decreased sex drive

How our community feel copper IUD has affected their sex drive

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

56%

Don't know

20%

Out of the 25 reviews for copper IUD, 4 people (16%) reported decreased sex drive.

Reviewers that reported decreased sex drive as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
35 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

The worst experience ever and highly disappointed that no one actually says the truth about this apart of people who used it. No doctor says about those secondary effects and it’s criminal.

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Very negative mood

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  29th Jan 26

So, I’ve had this IUD placed twice. The first time, I had an expulsion and had no clue. Didn’t feel anything. Went for a follow up and she said it was hanging out, to my surprise. I have had it placed again and so far so good. No pain on insertion either time since my provider used Lidocaine. The only issue I find is that my sex drive basically disappears for some reason. Other than that, no complaints.


Decreased sex drive

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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

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Copper IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

72% of copper IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Lower back pain

52% of copper IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

3

Vaginal discharge

40% of copper IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge

4

Tender breasts

32% of copper IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Migraines

28% of copper IUD reviewers reported migraines


Possible copper IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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