Copper IUD and heavier periods
How our community feel copper IUD has affected their periods
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
67%
33%
20%
20%
20%
No change
7%
Don't know
7%
Out of the 15 reviews for copper IUD, 10 people (67%) reported heavier periods.
Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 3rd Oct 24
I’ve had it for over a year, I’m happy with it since it’s been effective in preventing pregnancy but I’ve all the sudden been getting weird side effects and hormone imbalances and bloating.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 2nd Aug 24
I love the copper IUD as I was looking for a non hormonal way of birth control. Besides the heavy bleeding and intense cramps during my period, it’s great!
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 31st Jul 24
I wanted the copper IUD because it was non-hormonal and my DR said the only real side effect was worse periods (which she said would be fine for me because my periods are were not too bad in the first place. Insertion was not as painful as I thought it would be. Periods have become extremely painful and mood has definitely suffered
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Copper IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
73% of copper IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Lower back pain
47% of copper IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
Tender breasts
40% of copper IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Dizziness
27% of copper IUD reviewers reported dizziness
Vaginal discharge
27% of copper IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge