Anyone felt better after copper coil removal?

[Tillytrotternotbrianpotter]

Hi all,I’m wondering if any one had positive reactions to copper coil removal, I have suffered heavy periods for years,and getting it removed soon,as I’m 50 and had ultrasound scan to check if I had fibroids,polps etc, I was told all fine but I should consider coil removal as there is little chance of getting pregnant now,any thoughts or advice much appreciated,ps not worried about pregnancy,just will my symptoms of heavy periods be better?

Oh yes. Much lighter periods, far less pain. It was a bit painful to take out.

Lovely thanks that’s what I was hoping

Has anyone heard of copper coil being toxic for your body,causing headaches and heavy bleeding?

The copper coil is 100% hormone free so it shouldn’t cause headaches or other hormonal side effects. It can and commonly does cause heavier and longer periods in women.

My mother nearly died of poisoning from a much older copper-T - but this was in the 1970s.

Yep. I ended up removing mine myself (I would not recommend this but I am a gynae nurse) because I was having contraction like pains and I couldn't get anyone to remove it for me. The pain stopped instantly. The bloat went down within an hour. The bleeding reduced significantly.

Wow respect for removing it yourself! I’m booked into the doctors end of March,I’m glad you’re feeling better without it,thanks for your message

That’s awful what nearly happened to your mom,I’m not convinced it is much better now as you can get some kind of toxins from the copper,it’s released into your uterus and causes swelling.

Thanks charliesmum! I'm very lucky I have long fingers although I suppose I could have gotten some forceps from work if push came to shove. It was the best relief ever after it was out

I had one a few years ago but only for a year as it made my AF much longer and much much heavier. So a year in I went to the docs and she was amazed I'd lasted that long when I told her how bad it was. Having it removed was the best thing I did! Felt great afterwards. Had a mirena fitted instead and it was a dream in comparison. Now that's been removed and TTC #1