PopSugar

The Copper IUD Wasn't For Me — Here's Why It Took Me a Long Time to Accept That

To be fair, my ob-gyn at the time was very honest and clear about possible side effects associated with a copper IUD — potentially heavier and longer periods, cramping, and spotting for the first few ...
Yahoo

I used a copper IUD as birth control. It led to constant cramps, painful sex, and 10 day-long periods.

You may have some cramping or spotting after IUD removal, but you can get back to normal activities right away.Mariakray/Getty Images My husband and I have three kids under the age of 5. I can't take ...
Business Insider

8 IUD side effects to know — from cramping to changes in your period

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I Got An IUD To Help With My Period Pain — Here's My Experience

I happen to be one of the people who gets extremely painful periods. While I have a low tolerance for pain, in general, period pain is something I don’t wish upon anyone. I don’t remember my periods ...
Healthline

How Long Does It Take for Mirena to Stop Periods?

It can take several months for your period to regulate after a Mirena IUD insertion. Some people may notice that their period stops within a year of insertion. While Mirena doesn’t stop periods in all ...
PopSugar

Getting an IUD Helped Ease My Painful Periods, and I'm Never Going Back

From the moment I first started my period, that time of the month always meant being in excruciating pain. If by some miracle I could get out of bed during the heaviest days of my period, I would end ...
Yahoo

I Got A Copper IUD, And If You Are Seeking Long-Term Contraception, I Highly Recommend

One day not long ago, my dad asked me what stories I was working on. When I told him I was writing about copper IUDs, he said, “But aren’t those, like, bad?” I laughed, only because he was ...
MedPage Today

IUDs are Safe, Effective at Managing Periods in Youth With Disabilities

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Healthline

You Can Use a Menstrual Cup If You Have an IUD — Here’s How

Thanks to their reusable design, menstrual cups are a popular period product nowadays. But if you have an intrauterine device (IUD), you may be worried about using one after hearing stories online ...
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One woman's IUD fell out without her knowing. Here's why that can happen.

I was 27 years old when I decided on using an intrauterine device, known as an IUD. I had recently given birth to my second son, and I wanted a reliable form of contraception (IUDs are more than 99% ...
Business Insider

I used a copper IUD as birth control. It led to constant cramps, painful sex, and 10 day-long periods.

My husband and I have three kids under the age of 5. I can't take any hormonal birth control, so I opted to have a copper IUD to prevent pregnancy. It affected my periods, sex drive, and my mental ...