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Would you recommend the Copper Coil (IUD)?

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charlotte05833
charlotte05833

Hello!

I'm considering getting the copper coil (non-hormonal) fitted. I was previously on the Yasmin combined pill for 6 years, but it gave me so many problems including anxiety, IBS, gallstones, and depression. I'm therefore keen to avoid any kind of contraception that uses hormones, leaving me with just the copper coil as an option.

I know that having it fitted can be painful but I can deal with that. I'm just worried about the side effects. I've heard lots of horror stories about severe cramping, heavy periods, irregular periods, infections, recurring thrush, and of the IUD falling out. The NHS website says that these side effects are rare, but they also say that about the side effects of the combined pill and I still got those.

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