Non hormonal copper coil - pain
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Hi, I had copper coil in a month ago and all was fine until the end of my first period a few days ago, now I have some abdominal pain (but not period-like pain). Had it checked by the doctor who put the coil in and she says the threads are there and the coil is in place. If the pain doesn't go away she advised me to see my GP. I feel really well otherwise, no other symptoms.
It feels like the coil is 'digging' into me, can that happen? Maybe its just sitting in an uncomfortable place? Has anyone else experienced this?
Thanks
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Guest
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That's the only explaining i can think of. Theres no blood, nothing, just pain, bearable pain but pain nonetheless. I just don't think theres much that can be done about it...if you find out that its something else let me know!
Oddly enough though the period pains have got better and my period have got lighter over the last 8 mths, so my body must be getting used to it a bit.
Guest
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Trying to have sex during the two days post period adjustment was a big mistake. it was extremely painful and un comfortable.
I have also found that my period has lengthened from three days to seven plus two days of adjusting cramps afterwards. Im not sure if this is a worthy trade off for birth control yet. It feels like my period is now so heavy I can not run a normal life durigng at least two days of the seven and when the period is finally over there is only another three weeks left until the next one!
Guest
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[quote:0b1cb9b9be=\"Anonymous\"]I had the copper coil put in 5 months ago. Im having exactly the same post period cramps. I thought maybe the coil had moved as the pain was quite intense but the nurse said my coil was in the correct position. I agree with Anne that it must be some post period re adjustment thing.
Trying to have sex during the two days post period adjustment was a big mistake. it was extremely painful and un comfortable.
I have also found that my period has lengthened from three days to seven plus two days of adjusting cramps afterwards. Im not sure if this is a worthy trade off for birth control yet. It feels like my period is now so heavy I can not run a normal life durigng at least two days of the seven and when the period is finally over there is only another three weeks left until the next one![/quote:0b1cb9b9be][color=darkblue:0b1cb9b9be][/color:0b1cb9b9be]
Guest
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I have had the copper IUD coil since 9 weeks after childbirth. My body went into a mild shivering shock afterwards, but after that it was fine.
My son is about to turn 4 and I have quite severe abdominal pain mid month - ie when ovulating. When I walk I feel like i've got a tennis ball up there and it's very uncomfortable. I mentioned this to the nurse on my last smear visit, and she just nodded her head - knowingly.
It seems this is normal but I am at the stage of making an appointment to have it removed. It gets me down every month and I cannot face being with my husband around this time.
I woke this morning with fairly bad pain - I also get what seems to be very painful wind also (maybe you don't need to know this!) and anadin extra takes this away.
It seems to suit some more than others!
Take care all!
xx
Guest
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this month has been stressfull so my periods were alot heavier and painfull but i do find that the less stressed i am the less they hurt.
my advise is that on each morning of your period take a couple of pain killers and try and stay happy, its got me through each month with ease.
take it easy x x x[color=indigo:ed9a4c61ba][/color:ed9a4c61ba][/i]
Guest
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Try taking a medication called Buscopan. Its for IBS relief, but the medication is actually an anti spasmodic (hyoscine butylbromide) which works on the muscles in your lower body. You can even buy it in Tesco's now.
Its brilliant as its not a painkiller, it actually prevents the muscles cramping. I have been curled up in bed with period paid before, had one and within 15minutes been fine when no painkillers had sorted me out.
It also works great if you have a stomach ache/food poisoning with th painful cramps that make you double over.
Im hoping it works for these sort of cramps too! I though i'd share as very few people know about this and everyone i have given it to has been amazed.
Guest
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i dont really plan to ever have kids so i was considering sterilisation. but im only 23 and it seems a little drastic.
im desperate tp find something that actually works!!!
Guest
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cjohn75 Guest
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My girlfriend has the same symptoms heavy bleeding nausea painful cramps hot and cold sweats she too has had hers in for quite some time I want to help but don't know how any advice
crimsonlady
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after a year of bleeding had a few investigations and pills. later i was rail roaded to have the mirena fitted in march 2010.no let up with bleeding .house bound a few times emotions all over the place and for the first 2 months a noticible lower back pain.
it is now july last week went to work at 9 by 10 in a and e bleeding heavily and spent 2 days on a drip.
I no longer have the coil
it was lost at some point from when it was fitted
i was also moody .gained weight shifted some then the rest stuck.
I had been given lots of information spoke to alot of friends who have very successful experiances ,a few said it takes about 6 months to settle their comments were ;the best thing ever;
me never again
but you have to give these things a try.
stelka91 crimsonlady
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kaz75
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I had really heavy painful periods until i had the mirena coil fitted 4 years ago, i had a few problems to begin with, spotting in between periods and mood swings but after about 6 month that all settled down.
Now i dont have periods or the pain anymore so i feel like i have my life back.
I'd recommend getting the mirena coil instead of the copper IUD.
Guest2012
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Decided to have it removed to see if my libido returns. Removal was easy, quick and painless. But as soon as it came out, I felt a whole lot better. Although I couldn't specifically feel the coil, I always had a sensation of something being there. A bit like having a tiny stone in your shoe. That feeling has gone. Back to the diaphragm for me!
sofaz56
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johanna2
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Thanks for any responses
Hanna