Does copper coil (IUD) cause sweating more than usual?

How our community feel they have been impacted by sweating more than usual on copper coil (IUD)

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Out of the 542 reviews for copper coil (IUD), 0 people (0%) reported sweating more than usual.

Reviewers that reported sweating more than usual as a side effect

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Stopped using

I was recommended this contraception as an emergency contraception as our usual method (Condoms) became ineffective. I was recommended this prior but declined as I didn't like the method but I had no choice due to where I was in my cycle. Insertion of the coil was very uncomfortable and I immediately had period-like pains afterwards but was told this was normal. I continued to have these pains for about a week and a half until it got to the point that they were as painful as labour pains. I was told this was normal. I then started my period a week earlier than normal and the labour pains increased to the point where I couldn't stand up for long or walk normally. I arranged for it to be removed and told then it was a normal side effect. I seriously doubt it given the pain I was in. Once removed all of my pain disappeared. I've had no obvious side effects since.

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  19th Mar 24

  •  Still using

I only had the copper coil fitted 6 days ago. At the appointment I was shown how to feel for the strings and how the insertion was going to go and although I know they need to tell you that I would have rather not known about hoe they insert it! I can’t lie the insertion hurt but the doctor was amazing making sure I tried to stay calm and offered me local anaesthetic, I think everyone is different I went with my friend the other day to get hers and she didn’t bat an eyelid so don’t let that put you off! I had quite severe cramps on the first day felt like sharp pains and painful period cramps. Since then I have had a dull aching pain, bloating and spotting that lasted 4-5 days the spotting has only just stopped but the dull pains and bloating remain. The dull pain and bloating has me worried however, I will try and ride it out in hopes it is just “settling in”. Overall, if this works it is 5 years covered without a worry and it will be totally worth it. I would recommend going with someone and them driving you to the appointment so you can find a more comfortable position to sit in on the way home after the fitting as I found sitting up straight quite unbearable the first day. It is still early days for me and compared to the mini pill it is already better as it has no hormones which made me depressed, gave me mood swings and made me gain weight. Just the dull pain and bloating which I hope will sort itself out in time.


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Jan 24

  •  Still using

I love the copper IUD - I was worried that coming off the pill, and having had depression episodes throughout my teens that my hormones might go a bit rogue when coming off a contraception which effectively keeps them fairly level. However, I can honestly say that going onto the copper IUD has made me feel so much better in myself - my skin feels good, my moods feel good, etc. I do get the odd period where I feel a bit more hormonal, but that's the nature of the beast of periods right?! Some fluctuations are normal. My periods are heavier with a little more cramping than on the combined pill, but not concerningly so, and I get no other side effects at all. I will say - getting it inserted does really hurt, and I have a mega good pain threshold usually. I was in pain for a week or two as my body adjusted (but this will depend on your cervix size, whether you get a 5 or 10 year coil as they are different sizes, and also on your own threshold), and then my periods and cramping were completely out of whack for about 4 months. But now I'm past the 6 month mark, my periods have been super regular and are now at a stage where any bleeding and cramps are manageable. I never feel the coil, my boyfriend can't feel the strings now they've softened, and I do really love it. I wanted a completely hormone free option as I was sick of relying on things with hormone in. But if you're worried you can get the hormonal IUD which still has LOADS less hormone in it than the pill.


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Copper coil (IUD) common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

77% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported period like cramps

43% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported vaginal discharge

41% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported lower back pain

34% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported tender breasts

19% of copper coil (IUD) reviewers reported thrush


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