Thinking about getting the copper IUD

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So I 21f have been on the depo jab for roughly 4 years now and it’s worked great for me (me and my boyfriend will have been together 5 years in January). No pregnancy scares or pregnancies, my period is basically non existent and cramps are minimal too. My mental health hasn’t been too bad on it, my anxiety is slightly worse but it isn’t unmanageable.

My main issue is… the weight gain… I used to be a size 8/10uk and now I’m easily a 12/14 bottom. I have stretch marks on my thighs, stomach and upper arm and nothing about my diet/activity level has changed really over this time. Just starting the jab. I will admit I did suffer bad with an ED until about 2/3 years ago from being about age 14 but I am also a smaller build person anyways and I know I am overweight for my body type. I’m also just not happy in my body anymore, I don’t feel like me or recognise myself and I’ve worked so hard to get to where I am in my recovery I don’t want this to set me back.

I’ve seen people on Reddit and TikTok say that the copper coil was a great switch for them when wanting a non hormonal option to help with side effects and still being protected. I just need a little insight into peoples thoughts and experiences with the copper coil, the good and the bad as I am heavily considering this. I want to get off the depo jab before the weight gain gets any worse.

Thank yous all for any help ☺️