What are the likely side effects of having the IUD (coil)?

Question

I cannot take hormonal contraception as I have had bad experiences with the Pill(3 different brands) and the deprovera injection. These include mood changes/ weight changes/ water retention/ period which does not stop etc etc....Hence I am thinking of getting the IUD (non hormonal) COIL. Is it true that the coil may cause complications which may result in infertility/ needing surgery to get it removed? I am allergic to quite a few things so should I get an allergy test for nickel/ copper first? Has anyone had good/ bad experiences with the coil and can advise on this?

Answer 1

ok - heavier periods are a definite - in extreme cases the coil can implant or travel up therefore needing surgery to get it removed however this is unusual. Yes you need an allergy test first. Having said that - I have had a coil in on two occasions both for 2 years and they were fab - the only reason that I had them taken out was to increase the size of my family - hope this helps

Answer 2

I have had my copper IUD for a while now, and it works for me. I'd like to clear up some misconceptions people obviously have.

First of all, mood changes, water retention, weight gain, acne etc are all symptoms one may get from a hormonal IUD like the Mirena - NOT the Paragard IUD which uses copper.

As for complications, IUDs have a bad rep because of earlier models that had a lot of issues. The newer ones are much safer and the risks of complications are lower. If you have not had a vaginal birth, insertion will be more difficult and there will be a higher risk of expulsion. But very few women need surgery to get the IUD removed. It happens in some cases but it's rare.

By the way, please don't pay attention to the wacko who answered something to the effect of IUDs causing abortions. This is not true. In almost all cases, the sperm is prevented from being able to fertilize the egg to begin with. As a second line of defense, the IUD creates a uterine environment that is not conductive to implantation.

If you have a lot of allergies, it would be a good idea to test for nickel and copper before having the IUD inserted.

My personal experience with the IUD has been great, but you need to find what works for you. I highly recommend it especially if you can't use hormonal birth control.

Answer 3

I used 3 different types of pills, the patch and the ring before I got my Paragard inserted.

The complications that you're talking about happen 99% of the time during insertion when the IUD can perforate the uterine wall. That happens when you have an inexperienced person doing the insertion. But, even then, they are extremely rare. Extremely rare.

A non-hormonal IUD can cause more cramps and heavier periods, but not in every women. And after about 6 months things tend to even out for a lot of women.

I love my IUD very much. I don't have the horrible side effects I had on hormonal birth control, and I have a very effective, long lasting, birth control.

Answer 4

you should be able to feel the strings if it is still there. There is also a small possability that you could become pregnant with the coil in. Your symptoms may be pregnancy or maybe a UTI? Either way you should see your doc. I have had a mirena in for 1 1/2 years,since the birth of my daughter and have not had a period since before I became pregnant with her over 2 years ago! just get occasional spotting.

Answer 5

Dont worry yaar. IUD is not that much dangerous.

**There are various side effects, health risks and precautions that you should know when considering an intrauterine device as your form of birth control.

An IUD should NOT be used by women who:

-Have or ever had cancer in the uterus or cervix
-Have unexplained vaginal bleeding
-May be pregnant
-Have pelvic inflammatory disease
-Have a history of ectopic pregnancy
-Have Gonorrhea or Chlamydia.
-Are not in a mutually monogamous relationship

***-Potential side effects from using an IUD include:

-Mood changes
-Acne
-Headaches
-Breast tenderness
-Pelvic pain
-Cramping (copper IUD)
-Increased bleeding during menstruation (copper IUD)
-Nausea
-There is an increased risk of pelvic infections, particularly for women who have more than one sexual partner

For any disease or disorder psychological feeling are more effective than its original pathology. So, be mentally strong. Touch with ur doctor.

Best of luck Buddy...!

Answer 6

Don't use the coil!! There have been cases of surgical removal because the device literally gets embedded. It can cause bleeding etc as well. It is used as a last resort in most developed countries and should only be used after weighing the cons. Have you tried the diaphragm? I know it is not convenient but it is easily removable...

Answer 7

Way less than the pill !!! And they are very effective, I had one many years ago, and never got pregnant from it, but when they took it out, it was as if I was in labor!! I had thee worst cramping, just like I did when I was having contractions with my Oldest daughter!! Other than that, I dont think there are any kinds of side-effects at all !!! I highly recommend the IUD!!! Smile!!!

Answer 8

The IUD aborts healthy babies. It keeps babies from attaching to the wall of the uterus. God will hold you accountable. Thou shall not kill.

Answer 9

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