Question 1

does the copper coil have strong emotional side effects?

Accepted Answer

Copper Coil: A form of iud for contraception, it is generally considered safe & tolerated well, rarely causing mild mood changes due to the steroid content progestin.

Question 2

can you take st john's wort with the copper coil?

Accepted Answer

St. John's wort: Several sites suggest it is safe to take st. John's wort if u have a copper iud without any compromise in contraceptive efficacy. St. John's wort used with oral contraceptives may reduce their efficiency.

Question 3

i had the copper coil taken out on the 11th of june started to bleed on the 13th still bleeding very heavy is this normal and when will it stop?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: It's not unusual to bleed after removing it, but it can't say how long it might last. It should gradually taper off over the next couple of days and then your normal cycles should resume.

Question 4

what are copper iud side effects ?

Accepted Answer

Few: Women with the copper IUD report heavier periods for the first 3-6 months that then normalize.  It is nonhormonal and is appopriate for women with and without kids

Question 5

what are the side effects of copper iud?

Accepted Answer

Few: Most women will have some slight cramping and/or spotting when the iud is placed.  Some women will have heavier periods and/or more cramping for up to three cycles after the iud is placed.  Most women have little or no side effects from a copper t iud.

Question 6

are there side effects to using the copper iud?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Some patients will experience an increase in menstrual flow.

Question 7

can i fall pregnant while using the copper coil? when should i test

Accepted Answer

IUDs: Birth Control: The reason one goes on any form of birth control is to stop needless worrying about unwanted pregnancies.  The iud is a very effective tool to keep the egg from implanting in the wall of the uterus.  Why do you feel a need to test?

Question 8

how soon after having the copper coil taken out can i get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Copper IUD: Most patients can successfully get pregnant by 6 months although sometimes it can take up to 2 years.

Question 9

is bright red heavy blood normal after having the copper coil fitted?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to tell: Bright red blood after insertion of an IUD would make me wonder if the IUD, be it copper or levonorgestrel, has been properly placed or has gotten dislodged and has injured a blood vessel in the uterus. The clinician who placed the IUD would be best to evaluate the situation.

Question 10

my baby age is 10 months..planing do copper t.is it safe? is there any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have copper allergy dont use it, otherwise you should be fine
here are the ci:

have a sexually transmitted infection (sti) currently or had one within the past 3 months.
    Are not willing to use condoms to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections.
    Have an active infection of your vagina or cervix.
    Have pelvic inflammatory disease (pid) or have a recent history of pid.
    Have a bleeding disorder or take blood-thinners (anticoagulants). Your doctor may not recommend a copper iud, but you may be able to use a hormonal iud.
    Have a history of problems with iuds.
    Have never been pregnant (you are more likely to have pain with an iud and are more likely to have the iud come out after it is inserted).
    Have abnormalities of your uterus.
    Have a uterine infection after childbirth or a septic abortion.
    Have uterine bleeding of unknown origin.
    Have an allergy to copper, so the copper iud would not be an option.

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I had the copper coil taken out on the 11th of june started to bleed on the 13th still bleeding very heavy is this normal and when will it stop?

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What are copper iud side effects ?

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What are the side effects of copper iud?

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Are there side effects to using the copper iud?

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Can i fall pregnant while using the copper coil? when should i test

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How soon after having the copper coil taken out can i get pregnant?

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Is bright red heavy blood normal after having the copper coil fitted?

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My baby age is 10 months..planing do copper t.is it safe? is there any side effects?

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