I have had a copper and silver IUD since December 2023. Taieb’s Story
Hello, I have had a copper and silver IUD since December 2023. I am experiencing depression, my morale is at…
I had 1 fibroid at age 39 in 2018-2021. Natalie’s Story
I had 1 fibroid at age 39 in 2018-2021. I was recommended by an obgyn to get a Mirena IUD…
“Had my Mirena IUD put in August 14th, 2023…” Heather’s Story
Had my Mirena IUD put in August 14th, 2023… After two weeks of what they say was “normal spotting” I…
“I got Paragard just over a month ago because I wanted to try the hormone-free option” Marissa’s Story
I got Paragard just over a month ago because I wanted to try the hormone-free option and two days after…
My IUD Nightmare: How Getting a Liletta IUD on Valentine’s Day Changed My Life for the Worse
I got my IUD after I had my 3rd child on Valentines day. I got the Liletta IUD and I'm…
Copper IUD: A Month of Brain Fog, Headaches, and Unexpected Challenges
I had Copper IUD for a month omg its the worst birth control i have ever done .it causes Brain…
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.
I was constantly tired and moody, and all my joy was gone. Dawn’s Story
The doctor that took it out waved it in my face after it was out and asked if I wanted it for “the baby book.” I noticed that instead of it being the bright copper color, it had turned dark/brownish/blackish already. It had only been 8mo since it was put in. What had it done to my body in that short time?
Depression, Low Libido and Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism after Copper IUD. Blanca’s Story
At age 23, my partner and I decided to move into our first apartment in Johannesburg, South Africa! It was to be the best time of our lives. I had been on hormonal birth control and was unhappy with the side effects and so opted for the Copper IUD- I had done my research which all pointed to it being a fantastic hormone-free option and my doctor didn't advise me any differently when I requested it.
Mental Health Issues started with Copper IUD. Mayra’s Story
My hair started falling out I started to look bald. My skin was dry and I bruised very easily. Everything hurt. My joints hurt my hip and shoulders especially. All the symptoms I named before just got worse. My tongue was dry and and white. I was sensitive to sound. I started getting peach fuzz around my face like when I was pregnant and I started sprouting whiskers.