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Copper IUD side effects

I had a copper iud put in a little over a year ago after my second child.  I experienced the side effects I was told could happen, worse cramps and heavier bleeding.  I am fine with these because my choice for birth control is very limited because I get blood clots and cannot take the pill.  

However, I am wondering if anyone has experienced a decrease in thier sex drive becasue of it.  I am only 29 years old, married to a very wonderful and attractive man, but honestly I could care less about sex.  I have been this way ever since I had my last child, which is also when i got the iud.  I just assumed it was because I had children and was so busy with them (I have a 2 1/2 year old and one that is almost 1 1/2).  I am starting to think it could also have something to do with the iud.  

I am considering getting it removed to see if this changes anything.  If anyone has experienced anything similiar to this I would appreciate any feedback.

Thanks
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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.
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yes. absolutely. Since having mine out, I have felt consistently better.
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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
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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
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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.
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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 to the copper and i am alergic to all metals that is not genuin
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