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Can Copper IUD Cause Irregular And Heavier Periods?
Question: Good afternoon
I had a copper coil inserted in December 2014, and as expected my periods have been longer and heavier. However, every month is different and not settling into a routine, last month for example was extremely painful and heavy. Is there any reason why some months are totally different to others?
Many thanks
I had a copper coil inserted in December 2014, and as expected my periods have been longer and heavier. However, every month is different and not settling into a routine, last month for example was extremely painful and heavy. Is there any reason why some months are totally different to others?
Many thanks
Brief Answer:
Seems to be effect of copper coil
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
Copper coil is known to cause irregular and heavier periods. There seems to be no particular reason for different periods, though anovulation may be a reason for lighter periods. For heavier periods there can be low lying copper coil or an inflammation or infection. Thus you can get yourself evaluated by a gynecologist to rule out these possibilities.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Seems to be effect of copper coil
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
Copper coil is known to cause irregular and heavier periods. There seems to be no particular reason for different periods, though anovulation may be a reason for lighter periods. For heavier periods there can be low lying copper coil or an inflammation or infection. Thus you can get yourself evaluated by a gynecologist to rule out these possibilities.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
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