“The IUD caused me to feel like I was literally losing my mind, like Alzheimer’s. It was the worst feeling in the world.” Veronica’s Story
I had the Paraguard for 6 and 3 years. The first time, the effects were gradual. I had just had…
“Headaches, moodiness, irritability, cramps after menses, cravings, hot flashes, weight gain for one and half years.” Akua’s Story
I wonder why they still recommend birth control, I got on the implanon for 11 months. Got it removed after…
“I had my IUD in for 3 years and never thought the copper IUD could change my personality the way it did but it sure did!” Michele’s Story
Hello everyone, Shortly after I got the paragard IUD I experienced constant spotting and my cycle was inconsistent. I also…
UTIs, pain, spotting in between cycles, bleeding during sex, fatigue and heightened anxiety with Copper IUD. Nat’s Story
Last year, while in an abusive relationship, I fell pregnant on the copper IUD. It had slipped into my cervix…
Unveiling the Dark Side of IUDs: An Intense Personal Struggle with Depression and Anxiety. Amy’s Story.
Before I read up on this, I took a step back to ask myself how I feel, and I feel normal! The thoughts I will always have, a million per second, are gone! Silence. Like I feel good for the first time in 10 plus years. I’m 27, started birth control at 19. I’m disappointed that all of this could’ve been avoided, and there are women out there who are going through the same thing.
Copper IUD and a Personal Journey through Extended Menstruation. Natalia’s Story.
I’ve been considering taking out my IUD because at this point it’s affecting my quality of life.
I had a hormonal iud to “help” me with my endometriosis. Tiffany’s Story.
One day I had this explosion feeling in my abdomen area and took myself to the emerge. Thank God the doctor Was willing to remove my IUD! He asked if he saw the Cora during my pelvic inspection would I like to have it pulled out and I said absolutely! He told me he has a family practice and he sees this often.
IUD became embedded and was surgically removed. Paula’s Story –
She attempted to remove it and it was the most excruciating pain I've ever felt in my entire life. I was screaming and crying for 30 minutes. She eventually ripped off the strings and realized it was embedded. It was traumatizing.
Weight gain, Brain Fog and Medical Gaslighting: Paragard IUD. Sarah’s Story
I have insomnia, spotting or bleeding most of the month. I've been to a therapist for the first time in my life due to crippling anxiety and depression that wasn't helped with meds.
Cheyenne’s Story: Joint Pain, Fatigue, Dizziness, and Headaches with the Paragard IUD.
The worst part is the dizziness and the headaches. It’s very hard to focus and finish tasks. I feel this overwhelming sense of fatigue where I’m often napping throughout the day.