Contraception Reviews

Copper IUD and weight loss

How our community feel copper IUD has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

71%

Don't know

8%

Out of the 24 reviews for copper IUD, 1 people (4%) reported weight loss.

Reviewers that reported weight loss as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Dec 23

Cramping is significantly worse than before I had the IUD. Periods have lasted about 3 weeks when they used to only last 5-7 days. After the IUD was inserted, I ended up having 3 UTIs and cervicitis.

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Copper IUD common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

71% of copper IUD reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Lower back pain

50% of copper IUD reviewers reported lower back pain

3

Vaginal discharge

42% of copper IUD reviewers reported vaginal discharge

4

Tender breasts

33% of copper IUD reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Migraines

29% of copper IUD reviewers reported migraines


Possible copper IUD side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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