Is this normal with the copper coil?

[movingonwardsorsidewards]

I had my copper coil fitted recently and I am now having my first period.

The first 4/5 days was normal bleeding but with sharp pains instead of the normal aching. But now the bleeding has got really heavy and I am currently changing a super tampon in 2
hours.! Sorry if that's TMI.

Does this sound normal? And will it settle down?

[lop37]

Sadly this is a vey well known side effect of the copper coil. I also found that my periods were more painful and very very heavy. Is there any reason you didn't choose the mirena coil? I have one now and my periods are very light and short. Maybe you could change it?

[movingonwardsorsidewards]

I had the marina coil before and after that I found out I had polycycistic ovaries which I think was caused by the hormones in the coil, that's why I've now changed to to the copper coil, also I don't think hormones work well with my body

How long did you keep yours in? As I'm hoping it will settle with time.

[EnsignRo]

I've done the same as you, gone from a mirena to a copper coil, hormones are just not good for me! I has heavy bleeds at first but they settled within a couple of months and tbh my periods aren't that heavy at all now. Hope it helps, all the best!

[lop37]

I kept mine in for 6months, nothing changed during that time, but maybe it does for some, as Ensign has said! So maybe give it a few months?

[PersonalClown]

I've had mine for 4 years now. I started with more pain and heavy bleeding too.
Now I get a few twingy cramps, dull aches down my legs and the first few days are heavy, tailing off for the last 3 or so days.

[kellibabylove]

I had the copper coil fitted in July. I ended up bleeding constantly for almost 6 months! I preservired & it finally stopped just before Christmas & 4 weeks later I had the most hurrendous period. It lasted for 10 days 2 of which were unbearable 4 days were heavy and the rest of the time got lighter every day till it stopped. I have since had another which lasted 7 days, no cramping at all & no heavier than they were pre coil. I'm glad I stuck with it, it does get better. Hth