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Endersgrrl

Jun 10, 2011

Ok, I saw a link earlier for copper toxicity, and I'm going the route of trying to prevent these symptoms. Clearly our bodies weren't meant to absorb so much copper, so why not take Zinc? It'll balance the copper out and prevent the depression and acne problems. I haven't talked to my Dr. yet, but I NEED this to work. I can't do anything hormonal cuz I'll be a psycho hose beast, so I was hoping that this would be the answer, but after everything I've read here, I'm trying the zinc. If that can curb some of the symptoms, why not? It only costs $5. I'll give an update, but basically you're all being poisoned by too much copper intake, and that's what's causing your symptoms. Don't give up! Try a zinc supplement! Btw, I just got mine inserted 3 days ago, so I'm not quite sure if this will work...

ducklow

Jun 15, 2011

To: All COPPER IUD USERS

I am 35 year old wife with no kids and trying to keep it that way a few more years. My husband wants kids someday, but not yet. we got tired of using the condoms and are looking at other birth control methods.. the copper IUD is sounding so good, I don't want to use hormones again, the pill messed up my moods and periods, I turned into a *****. so this sounds so good. I read all your posts here. Most of you have had some real unpleasant symptoms and I got interested so I did some research and found this site that talks about copper toxicity. I could not believe it!!! all the symptoms you are talking about except for the heaver period (which is just because there is a thing rubbing on your uterus wall making the whole thing more painful and bloody) all the symptoms are talked about on this site as a copper imbalance!!!! mostly from too high copper, some symptoms are too low copper,,, either way, the COPPER IUD IS causing it!!! I had to tell you and let you know I will not be getting the copper iud. I will use condoms! the reason most of your symptoms don't show up right away is the copper takes a while to create the imbalance. MIND BLOWING INFORMATION!!! check it our for yourself @
Copper toxicity syndrome;
http://www.drlwilson.com/articles/copper_toxicity_syndrome.htm

anonomyssy

Jul 03, 2011

To: anyone...orgasm and IUD

I have a copper/paraguard IUD...I have always been very orgasmic, and very sexual...but also can get pregnant when my husband smiles at me...and have a hard time with the pill...sponge=baby #4, etc...so IUD seemed perfect...but

I have a hard time coming, I almost never come...like another poster said, I just can't seem to get there...(my husband could satisfy me before, so I don't think it's him, although for awhile I was really resenting him, and sex in general)...I'm 40ish so I thought maybe it was hormonal...but this happened right after the insertion, but right after a birth...by now my son is 4, I should be back to 'normal' whatever that is. I desire sex, want to feel it completely so badly, like I used to, but I just can't...(have tried more things than I care to share here)

Also I used to have a light period that lasted 4 or so days...now it's 6-7 days of a faucet...I have to buy the super, ultra hugest tampons I can find...and change them, on day 2, almost every hour...forget making it through the night...

AND I get those shooting pains others describe...sometimes if I move quickly I get a shooting pain from my uterus, down through my vagina...TMI..it goes away, not long lasting, but it's definitely there, it's easier than being pregnanat I guess...but I wish there was another choice other than surgery. My mom had me at 50, so I'm not taking any chances with getting pregnant, but very frustrated.

meemermom

Jul 11, 2011

To: Anyone Interested in My Experience

COPPER IUD for 6 YEARS. Here's my experience (and sorry for being really blunt at times): My gyno - who I adore and respect - said she's not the biggest fan of IUDs but is thrilled that I have had a great experience up to this point. I'm 42 yrs old and have an 8 yr old son and a 6 yr old daughter. I had the copper iud inserted after last pregnancy. Not much pain having it inserted and didn't notice any major side effects - for the first year or so.  HOWEVER, as the years rolled on I experienced many things, some predictable, others just odd. And as a result I'm going to have the iud removed this month.

PREDICTABLE SIDE EFFECTS: My periods have gotten longer, heavier. But now they have pretty much taken over my life! For the last year, 14 days out of my 27 or 28 day cycle are effected by my period. My breasts get so tender 7-10 days before I start my period. I mean really tender, like when I was pregnant and it hurt just to look at them. And then I'll bleed a little. And then I stop for a day or two and I'm wondering what the heck is going on. I'm bloated beyond belief and feel like I'm going to explode, yet I just won't bleed. Then one day I'll be kind of heavy and I'll think, thank God I'm actually starting to have a regular flow, and then I'll get light again. Then, when I'm about to kill someone because I'm so frustrated, I'll finally bleed so heavy for 2 or 3 days that when I wake up in the morning and have my first pee, bloods pours out of me. Then, after I've been dealing with all the on/off light/heavy nonsense for 8 or 9 days, I'll be so relieved to finally be done. But after only about 12 days of freedom my breasts will start getting tender again and I have to go through the process all over.

UNEXPECTED SIDE EFFECTS: Odor, the whole bathroom has an unpleasant oder whenever I pee - and it gets progressively worse as I get closer to my period. And the blood from my period smells so rancid it makes me sick to my stomach.  I never had this issue pre-iud.  Also, now i get acne, like when I was a teenager. I'll get one or two really bad, ugly pimples right before I start my period.

But what happens to me during ovulation is even weirder. I have no problem achieveing O. In fact, they've never been greater. But my sex drive is peaked only when I think about other men. My sex drive with hubby is really low, but when I look at other men I feel like a teenager again and I am hyper-stimulated. I get VERY wet during ovulation and I am almost obsessed with sex... but again, not with my husband. And we've been happily married for a long time.  I had never ever looked at another man in over 10 yrs of marriage until I got the iud put in.  You might read something else into this, but I still love my husband and want so badly to desire only him, but the copper iud has definately effect my desires.

dunka_00

Aug 14, 2011

does anybody fill heavy cramps

luvleigh

Aug 18, 2011

To: All the ladies suffering with IUDs

I am a 34 year old mother of two (14 & 8). I have had a copper IUD for over 2 years now. I have always been a very active, athletic, and sexually driven woman; however, as of 2 years ago I started to feel less physical drive, I would run out of steam at the gym, I felt like I was using double the energy to just go through out the day. Also, my vision started to change, I have this constant haze over my vision. I got my eyes checked and got glasses, it doesn't take away the haze. I also was experiencing dizziness, headaches, fatigue. I started breaking out on my face. I thought it was from the gym, but it won't go away. I also gained weight around my mid section, i thought either from being in a relationship or getting older, but we eat pretty good and i am only 34!! My new symptom, which makes me so sad, is I am loosing sensation during sex. I would have to use a vibrator to get off & now that isn't even working. I feel like I a going crazy sometimes. Doctors say I am super healthy, but my body is telling me different. I am so glad I looked up sides effects for IUD!! I can relate with all of you. I am considering taking mine out, then I will need alternate BC. But if I can feel like myself again, it would be worth it! --let me know your experiences after removing the copper IUD.. Thank you

LollaB

Aug 29, 2011

To: ducklow (posting June 15)

Thank-you soooooooo so much for sharing the URL about copper toxicity! You just helped finally convince me I am doing the right thing having this copper IUD removed tomorrow.

Since I had it inserted (extremely painful procedure - I thought I'd nearly faint despite having taken an anti-spasmodic and pain killers beforehand) I've had no end of cramps and varying pains in my abdomen, bloody vaginal discharge which smells really bad, not to mention periods from hell (blood clots the size of a table spoon, low blood pressure making me feel faint and of course plenty of pain). But just recently started to notice strange symptoms like pains in my joints, pain shooting down my left leg like sciatica which just came out of the blue. I'm wondering if these may be related to a copper imbalance. I've only had it one month, but can't wait to have it removed tomorrow.

As for sex, well I've never had so little as since I had it inserted! I've had too much pain and bleeding to even consider it. My partner is actively pushing me to have it removed. We're going back to condoms!

Nikky23

Aug 31, 2011

To: Skylee

I had the IUD in a year ago after my 3rd child and I have the same problem and could care less about sex I think it has a lot to do with the IUD and I get real bad back pains also I'm also thinking about having it removed.

littlemissey

Sep 23, 2011

So, I had my copper IUD put in in December 2010. I had the normal bleeding like off and on, mostly on, for the first 4 months. Then when I finally stopped all the spotting and got my normal period I thought great! Well, not so much! I actually was going through a tampon every 30-60 minutes, or I would bleed out. It lasted for a day, then went to about every 2 hours for the next day...then got lighter. But then I would spot. So, I thought I would just wait and see what happend...well the next month it was even worse and lasted longer. So, I talked to my doc about it and she tired me on some hormones, just to re-set the uterus and see if that would help..well it didn't. I bleed off and on for like 3 weeks straight. Then I finally stopped and thought we would see what would happen the next period. Well, it started out okay, for the first day, super light. Next day nothing...next day a bit heavier...next day...SUPER heavy for like 3 days! So, my doc wanted to make sure it was in the right place...but then when I got there she thought maybe we should just take it out. I have tired LOTS of different BC. She didn't want me on any hormonal BC because I have lots of headaches and migraines and things and pretty much feel pregnant the whole time I am on that. After my 3rd child, I did the Mirena IUD and that was great for the first year..then I had spotting ALL the time with it. So, I guess BC isn't for me! I tell you, she took the IUD out like 4 days ago, and I am like a different person! My husband was even like, I think I have my wife back!!! So, I didn't realize just how much it was effecting me...besides the HEAVY periods, I just had a total lack of energy. I thought maybe it was our 4 kids, but now I am sure it was the IUD. I am so glad we decided to get the copper IUD out :) It was for sure the best move ever!!! I can't believe how great I feel!!!! So, don't think you are crazy, just realize that this little copper thing can do a lot more than you think it can!

armarosa

Sep 29, 2011

I know how you feel. I'm a late bloomer (44) with one 12m and one 4 y/o. I also work 3 days and live on a farm. I'm fairly busy. I was going was back at the gym & losing weight and starting to feel good. At my age, i decided two kids would have to do. I am alergic (allergic) to the pill and any hormone type medication, so opted for the copper IUD. Was very excited. No more fear of pregnancy and no need to pull out, count the days, or worry about it. Then my period, (usually 4 days gone) lasted most of the month. It has settled now (put in June - 4 months ago). I now suffer from headaches, tummy pain/dull aching, on and off with pain in the spot i swear is where the IUD is. Terrible constant nagging lower back pain. I snack on Panadol now. I am lathargic and feel down. I keep thinking i've got a disease or cancer or something and have had numerous blood tests, went to chiro, had x-rays. Nothings the matter. Havent been to the gym. Putting on weight and generally don't feel like me. It works though. Not pregnant. Mostly because we have had sex about 4 times since it was put in. I always say, ' i feel sick', 'i'm too tired' - and i am. Docs say it can't be true, can't be the wonderful IUD.

2lovely

Oct 03, 2011

Hi I have had the copper IUD in since August 25,2011 and I already hate it. I am so emotional I cry about everything,I can be in the middle of a conversation and be happy one moment and angry or sad the next. I have had 1 period since then and it lasted 10 days non stop heavy leaking. I feel depressed most of the time. Some days I dont feel like eating and other days I eat all day.It feels like Im always wet, I have a oder all day even after I get out the shower.I have a 1 year old son and i havent had any interst in dealing with my son. Sad I know I feels like Im being so mean to him. When I have intercourse my boyfriend can feel it, he says it feels like its ripping his penus, now we barely have sex. My sex drive was ok at first but now I just dont want to be bothered. Just 1 of my breast will hurt at a time,I get painful headaches. As soon as I get a day off I am getting this removed ASAP I cant deal with this any longer and it hasnt even been that long its just so sad.

NourishingGirl

Oct 10, 2011

To: everyone

Wow, Thanks everyone for sharing....
I've just had an IUD (copper) put in, and I was really not 100% comfortable about having a foreign object put in my body, because I am quite in-tune with myself and was instinctively not feeling great about it....
It does not feel good to have pain where I have never had pain before (I have not had kids, so my cervix was totally closed before this morning!)...
So I started researching more this morning, and the first thing I found before this was that the copper kills the sperm and makes your uterus produce fluid that kills the sperm, and I was like- "what?"""..... because the whole point of this for me was that it was non-hormonal and therefore would not interrupt my natural bodily functions...I thought it would just stop implantation because the womb lining could not grow properly around a foreign body?!!
.....of course, if an element can kill sperm cells, it stands to reason that it kills other healthy cells....
hence the whole list of side-effects- I can look forward to being poisoned by this copper, probably starting with the destruction of my natural vaginal flora- i.e fast track to yeast infection when it kills my friendly bacteria... and then onwards from there to more acne because the copper disrupts the hormones anyway, and the depression etc etc.....grrrrr.......
these bastards int he pharmaceutical industry want to make money, not be honest about the effects....

And when I read the info. about the "copper personality" I really resonate with that, AND I have moved away from eating meat so I don't even fancy it, and I already have chromium/magnesium/zinc issues (diabetes/hormonal issues) so I am exactly the kind of person for whom excess copper will be a major problem.

And I'm pissed off at myself for walking into this situation without really using my instincts, just because I wanted a nice easy solution for myself and was more interested in believing in that solution than listening to my own doubts.
i suppose I really wanted the freedom, and added sensitivity for my partner of not having to use condoms or worry about getting pregnant, but my body and soul are telling me this is no good....
I wonder how it will work out for me- I wouldn't be surprised if my body decides to expel it- she's a clever one and will know it's not supposed to be here!!!

Here are those links to info. re copper toxicity again for people that want them: http://www.*********.com/crcu.html http://www.*******.com/CopperToxDoc.htm

ashlee58

Oct 12, 2011

I just went to my doctor today to have my IUD removed. i have had major
bleeding,cramps,bloting, zero sex drive and lots of acne..... my doctor told me that he thinks my iud was the problem,,,,,

sdee1975

Oct 18, 2011

To: Everyone

I have had my copper IUD in me for about 7 years. My first few periods after it was inserted were so bad, I thought I was going to pass out. Like sweating, dizzy, SO much pain from cramps. That died down a bit through the years, but I have found that my periods are like 8 days long. I am getting nauseous before every period and for the last year or so, I have been having PMS cramps that go from my hips to the tip of my toes. My ankles even hurt. It's crazy... My pelvis hurts and I get no help from pain killers. My body just wants to stretch to relieve the pain. I was put on the copper IUD (no kids) because I was diagnosed with migraines and my Doctor said more hormones would increase migraines. So... here I am, 7 years later and the cramps have not gotten lighter, the period has not gotten lighter. I dropped weight, went down to 94, 96, 98 lbs for the past 3 years from high levels of anxiety. Just recently have I put weight back on and am a comfy 117 again. I still have anxiety and I still get sick to my stomach before my period. I want to have sex, so I know it hasn't killed my sex drive. Just makes it totally uncomfy to have my period for what seems every 3 weeks as they last so long! Now I am worried that secreting copper into my body isn't doing anyone any good. How can that be good for you? I have had friends and my husband beg me to get it taken out as they see me in such pain. Sometimes the pain is insufferable like it was when I first got this thing put in me. I had no idea that depression could be a side effect from this thing. ALSO, I don't like how it feels in my body. I am small at 5'2" and now 117 lbs. When I feel inside and touch my cervix I can feel a hard bump where it seems the tip of the IUD is. Does anyone else have that? The strings are in place, all is good there. But the hard bump on the underside of my cervix worries me. My paps come back fine, and no Dr. ever said anything about that. So I am guessing it is just part of having an IUD? I don't know. But I hate this thing so much that I have to get it out of me as soon as possible. Plus it has been there for 7 years..... I have been dealing with this for 7 years. I did however always have had bad cramps. But my periods lasted five days tops! I did the shot once, and I had my period for 6 months straight and then not again for another 6 months. That was scary and lame and I won't ever do that again. Right now I am nauseous and there should be no reason why. And I know my period is about to come because of the pre-cramps I get running through my legs and feet. IT *****!!!!!! I guess I have heard some have no side effects while others have many. I guess my body is too in tune with what is natural and what is not, and it is telling me that it does not like the copper IUD, or any IUD for that matter at all in my body. I do not have bad acne, the occasional pimple around menstrual time . I just turned 36. No kids. I want kids and hope this IUD doesn't ruin my chances. If it does or did ruin my chances of having a child naturally, I will adopt a baby that needs a loving home.

splitsrealwife

Oct 19, 2011

To: Copper Side Effects

I have had the copper IUD for 6 years. I never paid much attention to the symptoms (e.g. heavier periods, blood clots, UTI) until I got with my husband. But when you start to share your body and life with someone else, you are forced to pay attention. I have noticed an increased level of depression and PMS symptoms. I get increasingly angry a week before and really sad. I cry about almost anything. The symptoms surpass the "normal" PMS symptoms. Now, I'm newly married to my husband going on two years. I have noticed a decrease in my sex drive. We do not have any children together so I know its not the kids. In my heart, I want to sexually please my husband but I just can't get in the mood. I do not know if it is the IUD, but after reading these comments, I am thinking about taking the copper IUD out.

Inkystarz

Oct 21, 2011

To: Copper IUD side effects

I am 34, have no children, and have had my IUD for about two years. I have had an intuitive felling that my body was not pleased with the foreign body in my uterus from day one, but I ignored that because of its convenience as birth control. This past spring I had a holistic chiropractor tell me that it was causing an auto-immune response, but even that I found a way to ignore. I am not ignoring anything anymore...I have been so fatigued and depressed that I have been trying to find a cause, it hit me like a ton of bricks when I started researching copper IUD and depression. It was around the time that I had it inserted that all of this began, and now it is just so extreme that I cant ignore it. I am exhausted all the time(I have been in bed for three days, just started menstruating), I am deeply depressed, have itchy skin, weak digestion, acne, and extremely painful cramping randomly, all month long. I have made an appointment to have this evil thing removed in a week, and that is not soon enough- I am excited to have my life back.

Inkystarz

Oct 21, 2011

To: copper IUD side effects

as an afterthought...why is none of this information that the healthcare provider is aware of, or discussing with us as patients? The only place I am seeing any of this is on discussion boards. It makes you wonder what else they don't tell you.

Abouttowngirl

Nov 02, 2011

To: Mirena side effects

I am 38, never had kids, not planning to, and currently have to Mirena in place, and about to hav it removed this Friday coming. I have tried varous types of the pill and am allergic to all. My body goes into an 'involuntary menopause', with some severe dysmenorrhea like side effects. It was scary. In 2000, I passed out at work in so much pain that the staff thought that I was miscarrying. In 2005, i had the Implanon - no side effects except continual bleeding, but having moved to HK last year, they don't have this method available. So I had the Mirena inserted. Since April, I have had not only decreased sex drive, weight gain ( I eat less , no fat, exercise by hiking everyday and still put it on!), my mood swings have almost killed my 4 yr marriage, extreme fatigue, abdominal pain ( which gets me worried that something may be wrong although my dr has done pelvic scans and all is ok). So I've decided to try the copper coil. My gynae dr has had a child and has the mirena she says that it suits women who have had a child the best, but will swap the coils for me. I am now worried after reading about copper coil side effects, even if it does not contain hormones????!!!!

marylatifa

Nov 08, 2011

To: All and anyone

Hi, I had my iud inserted after forced abortion due to serious medical complications, that day I agreed to have the copper iud inserted. I have terrible mood swing, depression, constant spotting, heaviest 7 + day periods. I know now it was from the copper iud.
I want to sue the makers of the copper iud! I am so mad and upset. I have constant pain especially in my right ovary, it's been a month since my 18 day period and also a month after I had the iud removed. My period seems to be normal, I am not spotting anymore, my hair loss is less and less.
I feel violated and attacked.
Will I ever become pregnant again having the IUD inserted after such a horrible precedure?

Thank you and God Bless you all I hope a full recovery to each of you.

sadman35

Nov 12, 2011

could my wifes depression and anger be caused by her iud after 1 3/4 years

ccindy

Nov 20, 2011

i know you guys wrote this along time ago but i hope some of you see this.i totaly think depresion and even anger outbursts are due to the copper iud i had for 3 years i just got i removed.but i had these heavy angry week before my menstro every month and almost a week after menstro i would kill some one i once started thinking i may have some kind of bipolar thing.these wrecked me on and off anti depros and i had such heavy bleeding had to put on pull up tipe pads like baby diapers because off the bleeding.i do hope thiss month will be diferent.i wish the world could get more considired off women we just chew on the short end in all walks off life :-)ps i also had these water tipe small blisters on my fingers every menstraul cycle and so far i found out that you can be alergic (allergic) to the copper and i am alergic (allergic) to all metals that is not genuin

nancyparham

Nov 21, 2011

To: skylee

I have had my copper IUD since my son was born almost five years ago and I could care less about sex. I am getting mine removed. I think it is a combination of the kids but mostly the IUD.

shanon91

Nov 22, 2011

To: skylee

I would say its a decrease I would say having the iucd is an advantage and an increase in sex! I have had the iucd and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't want any hormone messing up! And for the pains wen ure on ure period hot water bottle and some feminax ultra will do the job trust me and to have an increase in ure sex life try going sum new positions download sum apps or get a book or something and suprise him by wearing someit sexy n have a romatic night together with no disturbance

shanon91

Nov 22, 2011

To: skylee

Inkystarz

Nov 25, 2011

yes. absolutely. Since having mine out, I have felt consistently better.

Ulchi

Nov 25, 2011

I am just wonder if the IUD can cause the thickening of the uterus lining. I started to have an abnormal discharge one week after the end of my period. The discharge is clear, odorless mucus with traces of blood. No other symptoms, but I decided to see my family doc. and he suggested an ultrasound where the the thickening of the lining of the uterus was found. I am scared to death since I have no idea of what it can be... it can be cancer or just "nothing". I requested to see a specialist, but it may take a while to get an appointment. Please share if anyone had or has similar symptoms.

Ulchi

Nov 27, 2011

I will try to take mine out ASAP, but just curious...how do you know that an IUD can cause the thickening of the lining of the uterus????

mama274

Dec 14, 2011

To: mama

I think some of it is mental because we are female I think and of course this is just a thought on my part. I had my Copper IUD placed September 2, 2011 and at first it was HORRIBLE and I had BV twice from it and the doc said it was from the strings they hold bacteria on them and since my partner and I were having unprotected sex obviously the sperm and other fliuds stuck to the strings and my vagina had to get accustomed to it he said it took two months for me to finally be ok. After taking antibiotics each time for the BV I got yeast infections talk about a pain in the A## but of course thats not the mental part that is just my body adjusting. Ok onto the mental part after having sex the first time with just the IUD I immediately didnt trust it and kept thinking I was pregnant because after two weeks I was also feeling sick to my stomach and sore breasts and sort of like if I was pregnant. So since they took a test everytime I went back to the doc I knew I wasnt pregnant. But wow I was feeling pregnant I thought maybe I am and the test didnt work So I did a test at home and negative so I told myself you know self your not pregnant. And the nausea started going away, and sore breasts also went away. But I am SO motherly really I love babies as all of us women with our own children do. But I actually think since there really is something in our body where a baby is supposed to be mentally it tricks us but we can control it by telling ourself that we are not pregnant its just a foreign object and really get that in your mind. It really worked for me and it sounds weird and I still have days where I am nausea's but I think cus I honestly sometimes think I would love to have a baby but really know I cant so when I tell myself it goes away. Maybe thats just me but maybe not and just thought I'd add that in case someone else would like to try it out. I really love the fact that it is NON Hormonal and that is why I chose it and with other BC I had tons of issues and my biggest one was I DIDNT want to have sex and with this I feel so FREE.

JenMcD

Dec 16, 2011

I'm sitting on my bathroom floor crying my eyes out... Every comment I read is what I've experienced as far as negative effects go. I could tolerate the 7-8 days of bleeding. Followed by several more days of a dark discharge. But I've struggled with the 10 pounds of excess body fat I've had.
I'm 32 yrs old now. 4'10” and 117 lbs. A lot for a woman the size of an 11 yr old. I got the copper iud in November 2004, about 4 months after my last baby. I have NEVER been successful at regulating my cycle in the 7 YEARS SINCE IT'S BEEN INSIDE ME! I've tried so many healthy ways to get my periods and my HORRIBLE PMS under control. In the beginning, there was antidepressants, stimulants like caffeine to get thru the sluggish feelings 2-3 weeks out of the month, and NO sex drive most of the time. Pretty much no motivation to even get dressed when I'm pms-img.
Now it wasn't always this bad every month, but about half the months, it is. I've always been active and I eat very healthy over 80% of the time. I take medical-grade multivitamins, fish oil, I'm naturally a really happy, positive person. I am very spiritual and have an awesome husband, kids, and extended family. A small, but beautiful home... Basically, nothing I should feel depressed over. But I could pms for 2-3 weeks if my period wants to come late. It's never bc I'm pregnant. Just have crazy irregular periods that comes with crazy irregular pms. I look fwd to bleeding bc my pms is alleviated...
I've gone thru this for 7 yrs and never once thought it was my iud. My medical exams say I'm super healthy, but I feel so unpredictable and disabled sometimes... I made an appt for this tuesday. I wanna take it out to see if I can get my life back after all these wasted yrs. But I'm also not ready for anymore kids and will not take birth control pills.

ladyscorps

Dec 20, 2011

To: tamika2685

Hi ya, I agree with every thing you said, I just wanted to know what you felt like after, because I have taken mine out a couple of weeks ago and I feel like I am going to collapse, my whole body is weak, everyday a new part of me aches and i'm getting worried now.

Mandee89

Dec 22, 2011

I have the Copper Iud and I had it for about a year and a half now. I am experiencing abdominal pain before during and after intercourse. Also Im experiencing dark brownish pinkish spotting if anyone else is experiencing this please tell me if this is normal.

shella12

Dec 23, 2011

To: mandee 89

hi, i've had the copper iud for two months and have had non stop periods since. i also have gained over a half a stone in weight and have started suffering with acne again after just getting rid of the problem. i am so glad that i checked out this forum because know i have goten some answers. i have been back and forth to my gp and they say that its not the iud. i believe that that the iud is causing my severe hair loss aswell. i am at my wits end because i have only slept with my husband twice in 5 months, first because i was pregnant and had no sex drive and because of this heavy bleeding. i hope to get it out as soon as possible.

Inkystarz

Dec 24, 2011

To: n1022

Yes, that brown spotting was a constant for the entire two years I had the Copper IUD. It went away immediately when I had the device removed just over two months ago. My other symptoms are lessening, but some are gradual...my hair is still falling out (although less), my skin is still itchy and acne prone, and I am still fatigued and depressed (also less than before). I think it must take some time to recover, especially if you are prone to copper toxicity. I found a specialist that has emailed me a few times, and he advises a chelating of heavy metals to see improvement.

I am using condoms and spermicide, which is annoying, but far better than the side effects of the IUD. Not worth it.

hyenakiss

Jan 16, 2012

To: letzgo

PCOS is generaly not an aquired condition... and PCOS itself stops periods and causes weight gain.... if you dont have a period ever 3 months to reduce risks of cancer.. they can do this by giving you a couple high dose progestoron pills..... i do not think the iud has anything to do with the pcos.. i have had it my whole life... bc pills can regulate your periods but i find that they make me moody and depressed

Littleram

Feb 02, 2012

Since having copper coil I have really heavy periods for a week like someones turned the tap on and also am always moist down below with a strong sex like odour which gets worse when and after intercourse or exercise.I bath twice a day and use a vaginal wash.it is making me very paranoid as my last boyfriend has noticed it.I have been tested negative for STD and all other vaginal cervix infections.any feedback greatly appreciated.copper iud in for 3 years and about the same time as the symptoms plus belly ache and bloat after intercourse

Princessphi

Feb 06, 2012

I have had the copper iud for nearly two months. Love having not to worry about taking a pill or anything like that and if anything my sex drive now exists where I have never felt like sex before. Im 23 and I have a two year old. I just get spot bleeding which is a bit if a hassel will this go away? I have also put on weight could this have to do with the iud?

missymother

Feb 07, 2012

I had the mirena in for a few months, i gained a stone, lost my sex drive completly, felt depressed and so they replaced it with the copper coil which i didn't feel depressed with but after having it for a couple of weeks my body pushed it out and i got pregnant with my 3rd child within 1 week of it coming out. At this point i think all contraceptives are evil, the implant being the most evil of them all because its turning me into a monster.

Jaz1989

Feb 08, 2012

I have had my Paragard IUD in for about 10 months. Right when i got it inserted i knew I was in HELL. The insertion hurt as if having a child. And this is coming from a mother of 2. After, insertion i had my period for a str8 two months. And have only had two other periods which where a nightmare to say the least. Bled through a pad every 1hr. My attitude has changed ive noticed sad more often and get into crying spells for no reason at all. My DB has had to put up with the B in me. No weight gain just overall. Horrible cramping Horrific bleeding and overall mood change. My insurance just ran out need to reapply because i cant do this damn THING ANYMORE. getting it removed immediatly. Should have listened to my mother who had a horrible experience with the Paragard also.

cpprt0x1c

Mar 12, 2012

I have had the copper IUD for ten years now. The first 5 I had no problems. Then the hair started falling out but I blamed it on age and stress. But the last six months have been pure HELL! Anxiety and panic attacks, dizziness, pressure in my head and ears, congestion (no cold), allergic to many things which I didn't have allergies to before, just plain AWFUL! I know it's the IUD! I thought it was the thyroid and maybe a vitamin B12 deficiency, but copper toxicity causes a depressed thyroid and all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Yes, it was practical, but it wasn't worth it! I wonder how long it will take for me to feel normal again. I'm having it removed in 4 days.

aligator74

Mar 13, 2012

To: letzgo

I have gained 20 pounds--and cant get it off--I skip periods and feel more irritable and depressed. Hard to say what it's from...it's just s feeling but I think it's time just to get tubes tied I guess. I also have a lot more muscle pain and fatigue....

kathryn77

Mar 20, 2012

To: katsyko

I have had my cooper iud for 6 weeks. I am having major changes. I am extremely dizzy all of the time and eating more. I just feel bad. I feel as if I am starting my period twice a week. I am having mine removed. I also notice that i smell down there. I also feel like my mouth smells like copper. I wish i would have researched this before I had it put in.

Busymommy83

Apr 16, 2012

To: meemermom

Wow that is me to the T(but for me I went female,But through a lot of prayer I have worked that out,but still don't want hubby )!!!Everything you said!I'm so going to get this thing out!!!I went on today because I'm not due for my so called period but I was having really bad cramps in my stomach and butt.Kinda like labor.I just don't know what to do because I'm allergic to condoms and don't want number four baby!!My other children are all a year apart.

Chickflick

Apr 18, 2012

To: sha_she

Hi,
Iv had the copper coil for about six months and i have very heavy discharge the same time every month when i'm due to ovulate. Its clear with no smell at all . The cramp is unbearable from two weeks before i'm due to when my period is finished. My periods are so heavy and last ages. I love the idea of not having to take pills and I like the fact that my periods are regular and i'm in tune with my body even knowing when i'm ovulating. However the side effects are getting too much for me to cope with. I also have had advice from people who have became pregnant with the copper coil to have it taken out as it doesn't work for everybody.

irythom

May 02, 2012

To: meemermom

OMG!!! After reading these posts, I didn't pay too much attention to the IUD side effects. Since the copper IUD doesn't have harmones, I thought my weight gain was from me eating out too much, but now i realize that I didn't eat any more than I used to after I got the IUD. So I shrugged it off and decided to exercise. I lost weight, but after reading post about weight gain, I began to realize that I've gained weight right after the IUD insertion. Another side effect was the lingering periods. I had tender breasts, but didn't notice any acne or severe mood swings. Pre-IUD, I used to bleed light for three days. With the IUD, I spotted for a few hours when I thought I was starting my mensus. So I prepared myself by wearing pads. The next day it stopped. The day after that, I'm on full blast for two days, but it was a sticky/thick flow. Then I'll spot for about 3 days until I went off. Two weeks later, it happened again. I'm not supposed to randomly have two periods per months. This drove me crazy. I got it removed last month and noticed that I lost about 4 pounds. I thought it was because zumba was finally working after 5 months. LOL!!! It never dawned on me that I lost weight after I got the IUD removed. It's true. Evern though there're no harmones in the paragard, our bodies react to foreign objects in our reproductive system and may stimulate harmones to counteract it. I feel so much better after i got the IUD removed. I just had my first post-IUD period and it seems to be back to normal. I'm on my third day and lookes like I'll be off by tomorrow. Plus, I don't have tender breast. Thanks for the posts, i learned a lot and i hope someone else will learn from my post.

cleigh143

May 02, 2012

To: luvleigh

HI!
I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS. I HAVE HAD TUBES BUT IM MY EARS AND MY VISON CHANGED SO I NOW WEAR GLASSES. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING DAY IN AND DAY OUT AND WAS BLOWN AWAY BY OUR SIMULARITIES. I FEEL LIKE IM BUZZED ALL THE TIME, THAT IS THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE IT. I HAVE BEEN SO FRUSTRATED BECAUSE NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE AN ANSWER... MRI'S, CT'S, SURGERY AND GLASSES AND NOTHING IS CLEARING MY HAZE! I WENT TO MY OB AND VENTED TO HER AND TOLD HER I WANTED MY IUD OUT...IM HOPING THAT THIS IS THE ANSWER...PLUS MY HAIR IS FALLING OUT!! ALL I WANT TO DO IS BE HEALTHY AND BE MOMMY AGAIN! KEEP ME POSTED
CHRYSTIE
***@****

baytowntexas281

May 02, 2012

I have had my IUD (copper) in for 2 years now and I have an appointment next week Wed to get it taken out. Since I have had the IUD in, I have gained at least 20lbs, I have horrible periods, I have major mood swings, and I have no sex drive whatsoever. I am sick and tired of this this being inside me, my boyfriend can feel it while we have sex and so he's also tired of it. Anyone else experience weight gain with theirs?

jbtngeleka

May 02, 2012

hi
am 29yrs old mum of two girls 31month old and 16month old. i want to get iud incerted but am a bit worried coz i first used depovera injection and it made me bleed too much, now after reading this comment i dont know what to do .pliz help should i go aheard and get it done or what?

Elle0168

May 09, 2012

Hello Ladies,

I selected the copper iud because of my family's history with cancer and the link between cancer and hormones.

I am grateful that this product exists because it has given me an opportunity to feel safe and certain that I will not be pregnant.

As for the heavier periods, I'm not a fan but really who is? I accept that this is the trade off for creating an artificial infertility and the reality is that we as women have accepted that we will alter our bodies for the purpose of maintaining our relationships. This alteration is a sacrifice that men really don't deserve but is necessary since the advent of sexual freedom has allowed men the right to shirk responsibility and leave us with whatever outcome without recourse.

I really hate men for that. I don't have anything more to say about it other than I will continue to be stand up and say that I'm willing to accept this so that I don't have to be stuck with a screwed up life because of the selfish other half.

What's odd is that after having this IUD placed in me, I haven't wanted sex but I don't miss it. I have toys, fantasies, and other things to do and now more patience to pick a better life partner-and when I meet that lucky *******, I'll get this thing out and never look back.

Be strong ladies.We will outlive them and we make the world worth living.
xo
your friend...
-L

canadiangirl755

May 16, 2012

I just got my copper IUD inserted yesterday. Contrary to almost everything I read in my research prior to the procedure, I have experienced almost no side effects. I was fortunate enough to have some Tylenol 3 on hand, took them about an hour before the insertion, and as a result I barely had any pain during the insertion. I felt crampy for about all of 10 minutes after the procedure, and really not much since. I've barely even had any spotting either (not even wearing a pad, that's how light it is). The only thing is some slight bloating, but I'm almost on my period anyway, so I assume that's why. Because of all the things I've read about people having cramping and bleeding post-insertion, I'm actually starting to worry and wonder why I'm not feeling anything, and if that could indicate any kind of problem.

Anyone else out there have a similar experience? Am I just being unnecessarily anxious?

AllieGirl23

May 21, 2012

To: meemermom

Having an odor like that is an indicator of infection, specially Bacterial Vaginosis. I really hope you've been seen by a doctor for this!

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