Copper IUD and heavier periods
How our community feel copper IUD has affected their periods
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
71%
33%
14%
14%
14%
No change
10%
Don't know
5%
Out of the 21 reviews for copper IUD, 15 people (71%) reported heavier periods.
Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
29 years old
🇺🇸 US
• today
I have had the Paraguard IUD for 7 months, it is effective but there are still many side effects that I feel may not be explained upfront. I experience cramps so much worse, a few days of the month the pain magnitude is so bad it affects my normal functioning and focus. I have experienced late appendicitis pain and these cramps are consistently quite a bit worse. I also developed pre-menstrual cramps a week before menstruation, which are also quite bad. Aside from this, I developed some acne around my chin and jaw that I did not have issues with before. The cramps have not gotten any better in the 7 months I have had it since insertion.
Worse skin
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4 days ago
Painful insertion. Worst period of my life the month after insertion. Puked 3 times and lightheaded due to how much i was bleeding. Overly emotional, cramping, exhausted, and nauseous but hey my acne is better after switching from nexplanon to copper iud.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Copper IUD common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
76% of copper IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Lower back pain
52% of copper IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
Vaginal discharge
38% of copper IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Tender breasts
38% of copper IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Migraines
33% of copper IUD reviewers reported migraines
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