Copper IUD

I had mine for 11 years! It was a great non hormonal birth control method. I had a few issues at first with it partially Expelling but I think that can happen with any iud

@Lisa okay that doesn’t sound too bad. I really don’t want another baby at the moment and I’m not consistent enough to be on the pill so that gives me some relief. Thanks!

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I did not have a good experience

There are a lot of options, from nexplanon to the patch, the ring or the shot, that go beyond the pill. Copper IUDs have a different side effect profile from hormonal ones. Talk to a medical professional that knows your history (frequency and heaviness of bleeding, blood clot risk, smoking history, etc) about all your options.

I had it for 6 months and it was hell. Had bloating and cramping constantly, heavy periods every 2 weeks that would last over a week so felt like I was constantly bleeding. Wanted it cos it was non hormonal but was the worst thing ever

I have seen a lot of babies born with the iud in their heads just a heads up. It’s not 100% just like everything else.

@Kirsty my experience was similar. I couldn’t last six months with the pain and bloating every day. I had mine removed after 2 months.

@Julie I only lasted 6 months cos the guy who put it in used a speculum too big and it was agony I couldn’t stand up straight after he did it, so I was terrified to go get it out

I’ve had mines for 10 months now I gained 50lb and my period started bck light but last forever the cramps feel like regular cramps I was having the period cramps with no period every month and yeaaaaaa……😳lol I don’t want nomo kids right now so I’m not complaining too much