Mini copper coil experiences

[BunnyLover92]

I was wondering if anyone has had both the 10 and the 5 year 'mini' copper coil and if you've experienced any difference in cramping and bleeding? I know the five year one is smaller with less copper.

For reference I just had my 10 year coil removed after three years because we want to TTC in spring. I had awful cramps, heavy bleeding and spotting - I essentially had a week a month where I wasn't cramping, bleeding or spotting and was anaemic at one point. I have a retroverted uterus which doesn't help.

Hormonal options aren't right for me because of cancer history and they also trigger my anxiety. We've discussed my husband getting a vasectomy in future but he'd like to wait a couple of years after we have a baby to make sure we're done.

I've had both, the 5 year, I had terrible problems with, the 10 year is absolutely fine.
For me it was about the person fitting it and their skills.

My 5 year was badly placed, caused me awful cramps and actually used to poke through my cervix (I went back several times, they denied there was anything wrong with it)

My 10 year, I barely know it is there. It was done by an absolutely lovely doctor who even plays spa music at her fittings!

I had the same symptoms you've outlined when I was on the five year coil...