Copper IUD and heavier periods
Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 5 - 8 yr
47 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
Cooper IUD is very effective for me, i experienced a lot of virginal discharge at first, then reduced after some years and then it increased again sometimes thick and yellow though at checking, I don't have any infection. I have also stopped periods in the last few months, may be it is menopause since I am 48.
Very positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
29 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
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
• 14th Jul 25
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
77% of copper IUD reviewers reported period like cramps
Lower back pain
55% of copper IUD reviewers reported lower back pain
Vaginal discharge
41% of copper IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Tender breasts
36% of copper IUD reviewers reported tender breasts
Migraines
32% of copper IUD reviewers reported migraines