Experiences with

Intrauterine device (IUD)

Just looking for advice really, I was on the depo injection after having my baby but it sent me crazy and major hormone overload so i came off of it. I had a copper coil inserted between of march so 8 weeks ago and I haven't stopped bleeding since, not one day. Is this normal and will it settle? I'm

My doctor said that if I get my iud out I M not I’m as much pain because if I was then I would keep it any thought

What’s everyone’s experience with the mirena coil? I have had mine for 4 months now and had it inserted whilst I was under for my lap. I have a new symptom of stinging pains and my cramps are unbearable?! Is it worth me sticking it out? My surgeon always says it is best to stick it as it hurts having

I want to have my copper IUD removed and struggling to find much information about preparation for it. What are the general recommendations? Thanks

maybe I'm just ranting but this has been eating at me since I found out , I guess the main question is, can they actually do the iud insertion without testing for ALL STDs, if so why?

This doesn’t worry me however my second cycle seems a lot longer, my Flo app is saying I’m 6 days late, was just wondering if anyone else has experienced irregular periods following an iud insertion?

I ended up leaving with an IUD I never wanted or requested.

So basically it's been 7 months since I had the copper iud fitted first few months had the usual side effects (cramping heavier periods etc).

I also have an iud which has ruined my life for the past 2 years. They thought it was in the wrong position due to my pain. I was in less pain before the iud and I was a completely different woman despite it all. I've had two transvaginal ultrasounds which came back clear prior to the MRI.

Hi, I’m curious to find out if having the copper coil (non hormonal one - not Mirena) may have triggered my endometriosis. Especially where mine was (uteral ligaments - behind the womb). Just wondered if anyone else has had a Copper coil and since suffered with Endo?

since having my IUD fitted nearly 3 years ago after my 3rd child I have suffered with thrush and BV re-occurring. it’s starting to get me down as there always seems to be something wrong and all the Drs do is fob me off a course of antibiotics here one pessary there and it never clears up!

I have had my coil in for 4 years now and am due for it to be removed in a years time. During the whole time i have had it fitted i have not bled, only had the occasional bit of spotting. However, in the last few months i have noticed the spotting get heavier and i am now starting to have light bleeds

I am also currently unemployed I still have an IUD that they refuse to remove with adequate pain relief, the MRI showed potential endo in my vagina which explains my PTSD from having an IUD inserted while awake. I have been trying to get it removed for two years.

If you have an IUD as a management tool for endometriosis, did you experience this and, if so, does it get better over time? Is the IUD, in your opinion, worth it? Thank you so much, Chelsea x

hi, I have copper T inserted 4 days ago on 24th day of my cycle and since then I am having periods type heavy bleeding . I was told that i can have spotting after coil insertion.can it cause bleeding as well? has it happened to anyone else as well? my period length is usually 32 to 35 days. Thanks

Mirena coil seems to be similar to mini pill and both scare me in terms of adding to my acne and mood swing issues Copper iud apparently can flare up hashimotos / Can really deplete zinc stores and cause heavy periods - i am an anemic But, I am starting to believe this is the best option?

And i'm curious if anyone has found a way to better regulate their periods, because as i understand it MPN patients should not take hormonal pill/IUD because of clotting risk Thanks

Hi, I'm just looking for some advice regarding my IUD. I had it inserted over two years ago and I've being having on going issues with painful cramps in my lower abdomen. It like a stabbing unbearable pain. There's also been occasions where I have bled after intercourse too.

I had the copper coil fitted about a month ago. Since day 1 I have only been able to feel 1 string- is this ok? I'm currently going through a heavy and painful period, so I dont feel like getting it checked right now. Plus getting an appountment is SO difficult in the UK at the moment!

From 18, I had coils for 15 years: copper-IUD-IUD-copper and my period returned with the last copper in the first month. My period is very regular: 26-28 days but the bleed is only 1 day with very light spotting either side.