Copper coil severe bleeding, wwyd?

[charlottewinter93]

Hi all I'm new to mums net
I got the copper coil back in June and have had two periods since, both were heavy but on time but this period (my third) is two weeks late, I started spotting on Tuesday and all through the week it kept starting and stopping until Saturday when the gates of hell opened (scene from the shining springs to mind...) it's been waking me up in the night because I've soaked through my nighttime pad and it's stayed super heavy so far.. no sign of it dying down either.
The cramps with this period have been horrendous, they started on Thursday and had me keeled over it was awful, and (sorry if tmi) I've been passing loads of clots, I'm so dizzy and tired now so I'm debating wether or not to keep the coil and stick with it? Or look at other options... what's everyone else's experiences with the copper coil? I really don't want to go down the hormonal route either as I have a tendency to get really fat on those lol, any input would be really appreciated

[Mackers123]

i have had the copper could previously. i like you had very painful cramps when i had a period but after several months it did settle down and i then was ok. i didn’t have heavy periods with it though. i would get me n touch with your Dr and see what they suggest.

[Mum1957]

My daughter had her copper coil removed 2 months ago due to continuous bleeding for months prior. Thinking this was the end of problem- she’s still bleeding, loosing clots! Ultrasound next week. I’m very worried- has anyone else experienced this.

[WhatILoved]

I had periods from hell with copper coil. Persevered for a year before rocking up to a sexual health clinic begging them to take it out!

[Bunnygirl12]

I've had to come off the pill due to high blood pressure and had the copper coil fitted yesterday pain was awful and am cramping since and bleeding although it's not heavy. Doctor said there is a an increased risk of infection if you have more than one partner which worries me a bit. I don't have a partner at the moment but I am dating seeing different people.

[Mum1957]

Thx for all help. Seems copper coil is bit of a nightmare!