Experiences with

Intrauterine device (IUD)

I used to have a copper iud and would have very heavy periods. Could my heavy blood loss have been masking my PV? I then got a hormonal iud which has made my natural blood loss become almost nonexistent.

I have had the Mirina IUD for 6 months now as a treatment for Endo after surgery and still getting monthly bleeds. When I was taking the pill I would take a back to back packet if I wanted to postpone a bleed for a holiday or important weekend. How can I do this on IUD? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE 😀

What are the chances of the copper coil IUD moving?

Is there more that one type of IUD? If so, what are their pros and cons for each each ?

Taking this into a count I am a bit afraid to get copper coil IUD knowing the side effects. What would be your advice for me?

I had the copper coil for 5 years, I thought I had no problems with it until it came out very recently. I found that I had very low mood and was very anxious when I had it in, but I thought it was unrelated to the coil, however when it came out I felt loads better, I had it out for 5 weeks before getting

I got the mirena could 2022 Jan had a few hiccups like intense pain but lately for the past couple of months whenever I push my pelvic are hard like peeing or pooing I spot no matter what. My period are very light and I’ve been using regular tampons for about 2-4 days but this period in June I’ve had

I’ve tried the pill and an IUD, hormone injections and I am on cocodamol as well and nothing seems to be working. Is anybody able to give any advice on what I would be able to do regarding lifestyle changes and how to deal with the pain? X

I take muscle relaxants and I’m on the IUD also take paracetamol

I’m considering going on the copper IUD but all I hear are negative things. Clearly there’s downsides to any contraceptive. But just wanted peoples advice or their own personal experiences.

I got the non-hormonal IUD fitted in last year and I love it, it has made my period a tiny bit worse but it has always been bad. When I was talking to my gyno about the referral, it was as if they were pushing me against a lap.

Only option was Mirena IUD (which I already have) and mini pill (which I took for a year and never again, turned out I have progesterone intolerance). Having to go privately with Benenden thanks to the length of the waiting lists and just looking for some guidance. Thanks!

Hello, I am going into induced menopause after having a laparoscopy, IUD, contraceptive implant and taking progesterone tablets for a year. Could anyone tell me their experience. What should I expect? I am 24 years old so am nervous about ruining my chances of pregnancy. Thanks

Hi all, I hope you’re doing well 🤍 My surgeon recently has recommended taking the pill on top of the IUD to try manage the endo/adeno pain that is coming back two fold.

As well as this having the worst sharp pains with the iud that occur intermittent which cause weakness and numbness in my feet and legs - also dizzy and vomiting.

One for the ladies…….. Hi all, I’m after a little advice. I hope someone can help. I have RA and fibromyalgia and take hydrox, methotrexate & amitriptyline. Like many of you my condition causes my blood ‘stores’ to get low. (I’m told this isn’t the same as anaemia but it does make me feel pretty

Maybe caused by copper IUD?? I am 45 years old and was very active and busy up until mid April this year. Regular 5-8 km running and upwards of 10,000 steps per day. No health issues. Had copper coil fitted in 2013.

However I am apprehensive to have my IUD taken out a year early because I have Anxiety (currently taking medication) and I’ve heard/read about the “Mirena crash”. Any tips or advice from somebody who has experienced it or is more informed than me?

I then had IUD inserted (kyliena) in Nov 2019. I’ve also put on about 2 stone since starting my degree but I don’t have the best eating habits. What should I do going forward?

Please don’t say turmerics cured me it gave me the worst heartburn and I can’t afford to go on a low inflammation diet I’m a poor student and can only eat pasta and bread and beans and whatever my parents buy me and being on IUD makes me hungry all the time. Thank you sm for reading if you do xx