Contraception Reviews

Copper IUD and spotting

How our community feel copper IUD has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

10%

Don't know

5%

Out of the 21 reviews for copper IUD, 7 people (33%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks 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.

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Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Dec 24

Good


Worse skin

3 helpful

0 comments

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

Copper IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

76% of copper IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Lower back pain

52% of copper IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

3

Vaginal discharge

38% of copper IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge

4

Tender breasts

38% of copper IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Migraines

33% of copper IUD reviewers reported migraines


Possible copper IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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