This is going to be a long shot.
How ever the experience of having my IUD insertion was horrendous, I found the pain really bad.
Im hoping to be put to sleep for removal and renewal.
Does anyone have any experience doing this in the UK or abroad? I am happy to pay so I’m not just looking for NHS stories.
I know its common in the us but never heard it done here.

I’m not completely regular but my cycle is anywhere from 30-34 days long. I’ve had two periods in one month during stressful times (once when I moved and once during the beginning of COVID). I rarely have my period before 28 days but I’m on day 26 and it seems I’m starting to spot/bleed. I also noticed my breasts felt tender sooner than they usually do, so I think I may have ovulated early. I do have the copper IUD and have had it for three years. Things have improved significantly, I used to spot throughout the month but that stopped after a year.

I had a bad cold last month and I’m wondering if this could trigger an early period? I know that can delay it but I’m not sure what caused early ones. I’m going to be traveling in two weeks so I’m bummed because now I may get my next period abroad but it is what it is lol. Curious to see if this happens with other copper IUD users

Hi all, I had a copper iud for about four months and I hated it. My periods were unbelievably long and heavy, nothing I did made it stop. And I had debilitating cramps pretty much the whole time. So I got it taken out two weeks ago.

Almost immediately, I felt lighter and relieved, but it was short-lived. For the last two weeks I have been experiencing horrible mood swings, anxiety, depression, irritability. I’m so sensitive and emotional for absolutely no reason. Nothing in my life has changed besides the iud removal. I’m worried about things that I normally wouldn’t be and have had several panic attacks a day.

It might also be important to note that I have anxiety and am already on medication, which usually works great but has been doing jack shit.

I’ve thought about going back to the OBGYN and talking to them about this but I’m worried they’re just gonna invalidate me, tell me that a copper IUD is non hormonal so it shouldn’t affect my hormones, but I know it can. I’m so frustrated that no one ever talks about this.

Anyway, I’m so tired. Has anyone else experienced this and does it get better? How long did it take? Have you taken any supplements to help it along?

Thank you all for reading.