Copper topical for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• Sis
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 5, 2019

ParaGard (copper) "I will say I started off loving Paragard. Insertion was easy. My first one expelled within the first month which is common but I got a new one placed. I loved it for about 2 years then I learned about copper toxicity. I can account some of my SEVERE disabling mental illnesses to this device. The first 6 months cramps were worse but manageable and ever since my PMSing has gotten horrible. I basically have the flu symptoms for 2 days before every cycle. My breasts grew practically overnight somewhere between 16-18 months with the Paragard. Before I was barely filling out an A cup now I’m a D cup. Nonhormonal my ass, it influences hormones. I’ve had stomach problems, UTIs, yeast infections, smells from down there, pain with sex, chronic fatigue, bloating, allergies developed, memory issues/brain fog, skin problems (acne and persistent eczema that I’m just finally getting to clear up) I’ve gained weight and overall just feel like garbage. Please avoid this device"

• Heath...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 25, 2020

ParaGard (copper) "I love this birth control so much. I've had it almost 11 months now and cant say enough good things about it. No weight gain, regular periods, moods are normal and i feel great and pregnancy free for almost 11 months now!"

• Tthill
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 27, 2017

ParaGard (copper) "Do not get this device. It stalks you. It dumps copper into your body by hiding in the muscles and dumping it out during stress that brings mind blowing anxiety and terrible malaise during detox. This device is detrimental to your adrenals. Adrenal burnout is a side effect. It really messes with your mind It cause emotional roller coasters that will leave you screaming at the ones you love. Drs need to get on board. Research needs to be done."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2015

ParaGard (copper) "No issues at all here. People said it hurts getting it in- didn't hurt me. People said it caused them heavy bleeding- not me. Severe cramps- nope. Spotting/bleeding between periods- no. I'm also sure that what you 'experience' with ParaGard may depend on how your cycles were before getting it put in. I love it."

• bobble
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2014

"Insertion? Awful. I haven't had kids, so of course my pain tolerance is going to be low. The pain doesn't last long - basically, if you want a good hormonal birth control, just suck it up. For me, the day I got it, I had pretty damn bad cramps, but by the next day they were nonexistent. About a week before my period, I was getting cramps here and there - nothing Tylenol couldn't take care of. Now I just got my period, and I'm going to be honest, it is heavy. I do have some cramps with it, but nothing like I have experienced in the past. I have lost weight since getting off the pill. My mood, it's stable for once! Sex is still great, I feel great, boyfriend loves it too! Especially the no hormone part! I highly recommend it."

• A_llie
• September 17, 2015

"My complicated experience with the insertion of the copper IUD. It was 'one of the most difficult & complicated IUD insertions I've had in a very long time,' quoting the words of my gynecologist, MD. Now, I have not been sexually active for over a year and a half (by choice) & I've never had kids, so that, for one, was a concern for my doctor since she said I might be very tight & feel pain. Anywhom, I am 23 and recently decided to date again & wanted to have a convenient birth control that won't affect my weight or cause acne since acne has recently been a new battle for me, so my first step was hitting the Internet for options. After reading many reviews for multiple birth controls, I decided on the copper ParaGard, which is for 10-12 years. Now, I went to my doctor and had a screening for STDs & HIV, which is protocol for any birth control procedure. Then pregnancy tests were taken a few days before the insertion and the day of the insertion. After everything came out negative, I was ready for my IUD. I was scheduled to go in on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, so I went in with anticipation of pain, and I was very nervous. Mostly because it was something new for me to have a speculum inside me since I just had my first Pap smear ever, two weeks prior to the IUD insertion. As my doctor placed the speculum, I had some discomfort, she had trouble finding my cervix. After some time, she had everything positioned right and began to try and dilate my cervix. Right when she started, I began to feel extreme cramping. My doctor could not get her tool that she used to dilate my cervix to stay in, I was too tight due to the fact that I've never had kids, so it wasn't easy, my cervix kept pushing the probe out. She attempted a few more times until I couldn't take the pain anymore because the cramping became so severe I began to cry. Now, I know I sound ridiculous crying, but I have a pretty high tolerance for pain & I never understood how many women couldn't take the cramping they had when on their period because I don't experience cramping on my periods, at least until now. I now have so much more sympathy for those who do have this pain every month. My doctor gave me other birth control options because she wasn't successful in inserting the IUD, but she knew I didn't want others, so she offered to use an anesthetic on my cervix to help with the insertion (which is not normally a part of the procedure, but since I had a special case, she offered this option to me). I was not happy with the fact that I had to have a needle inserted in my cervix, but this was the birth control I wanted, and I was going to do whatever to get it. I was in too much pain that day, so I had to come back the next morning. So here I go, Wednesday morning, into my doctor's office, laying down, ready to get a needle inserted into my cervix, which terrified me because I already knew how painful it was, but I didn't feel a thing when she put the anesthetic. I was told I would feel a slight sting and some burning sensation, but I didn't feel anything. It took her about 15 minutes to position the IUD correctly, she had to dilate me 8 cm to get a good view and make sure I had a successful insertion. I felt NOTHING, and then she was done. Right after, she had me lay down for a few minutes, then had me slowly sit up, I felt like I was going to faint. The MD said my eyes were not focusing on her, and I was so pale. At that point, my whole face and hands were numb. She stayed there with me until I regained full blood flow to my upper body. FYI, my doctor said some women actually faint after the procedure, and in some rare cases, they even have seizures because the pain of dilating the cervix is so intense. I was lucky to not have any cramps because my cervix was numb. Eight hours later, the numbness began to fade, and the pain started. I got prescribed 600 mg Tylenol, which helped a little. I spotted the next 3 days, I had to use panty liners. Then my period came 1 week early, just 4 days after I got my IUD placed. It was very heavy the first 3 days with medium cramping, and my period lasted 5 ½ days. My usual periods post-IUD were 4 days with only 1 heavy day. I have now had my IUD going on 3 weeks, and I have little spotting every day, so I use liners all the time. Now, the part that I was most nervous about was the whole 'me checking if I can feel the IUD strings.' It’s something I'm a bit uncomfortable doing, mostly because I've never done it before, so the first couple of times I tried to check for the strings, I couldn't feel anything, so I began to freak out and rushed to my doctor's office after my unsuccessful attempts. She said to wait until my first period was over and then to try again. I tried again after my period, and I still couldn't feel anything. Then I found a way to check that best fits me since I have small hands, so I'll share my wisdom with you guys lol. I check in the shower every morning, I lift one leg as if I'm going to shave, then I insert my pointer, and I squat a little, which helps, and I'm able to feel the tip of the strings. I have not had any cramping since my period, and my discharge has reduced. I'm very happy with my IUD, and I plan on using it safely and responsibly, as I have heard many women have gotten pregnant with the IUD. I still plan on using condoms because of STDs, and I got the IUD as a backup just in case. I plan on keeping it for the full 10 years unless there are any complications. Sorry for the long story, but I, for one, would have loved to hear the entire experience someone had, so I decided to share mine. Hope it helps at least one person."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 11, 2020

ParaGard (copper) "I had the Paragard for a year and a half and I experienced side effects of nausea ,hair loss , depression and really bad anxiety. I had my periods 2 times a month I was loosing a lot of blood and I talk to my doctor and she told me that the symptoms I had didn’t have anything to do with the Paragard. I recently took out the iud and all those symptoms were gone would definitely not recommend!"

• Kim
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 25, 2019

ParaGard (copper) "Oh my! I just had my Paragard replaced today due to having it for 10 years. I want to point out that every single person is different. Please remember this. I had zero negative complications except for heavier periods the first few years. They did return to normal. Please do not let negative reviews stop you from trying this. It’s been the best birth control, as I had one child and that shop is closed. Again, try it for yourself. This or any IUD for that matter."

• Tano
• September 3, 2020

ParaGard (copper) "I used Nexplanon before and had terrible mood swings so I thought Paraguard would be a better alternative being non-hormonal. I had ParaGard for 4 months and noticed I was way more fatigued and anxious with bad cramps and my period was heavy, I was bleeding through an extra large maxi pad in an hour. I went to get it out and they said it was stuck and I may have needed surgery to get it out! Took three tries to finally yank it out a few days ago and already feel so much calmer and less in pain. Instead I’m going to use natural family planning (apps like Lily allow you to track your cervical mucus and temperature and cycle to be more effective) with barrier methods like condoms or cervical caps during my fertile times. Really disappointed in this contraception method, I have PCOS as well and found it made my symptoms much worse than before. I wish I didn’t get it to save myself 4 months of anxiety and laying in bed with debilitating cramps."

• KLT
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 12, 2023

ParaGard (copper) "Insertion was extremely painful to me, but I was okay an hour later. I had it for one week before I wanted it out of me, the cramps were so bad I had to sit down no matter where I was, or I'd feel the urge to vomit. I kept it for 13 months, hoping it would get better, but it didn't. I was told to expect cramps and longer/heavier periods, but I didn't expect 10-14 day periods with spotting in between. I can count the days I DIDN'T bleed on one hand. I had emotional issues with Paragard as well. I was anxious, angry, and depressed, I had nothing going on in my life that would have caused the mental health issues, so I know it was the IUD. It claims to be "hormone free", but it does effect hormones. Long story short, I hated Paragard. I'm working on getting a refund, and getting the side effects the myself and other people had listed in the pamphlet through the FDA."

• Fawn
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 14, 2019

ParaGard (copper) "I had the copper IUD for 18 months. Recently just had it taken out because of considerate amount of side affects due to copper toxicity. I experienced brain fog, weight gain "40lbs" to be exact, body aches, headaches, ZERO ENERGY, stomach issues, very bad cystic acne, and my mental health declined. Also, I became severely anemic. My periods consisted with a lot of blood clots, and heavy bleeding. I would not recommend this birth control, because it took away my happiness for 18 months. I am excited to see improvements come now that this birth control is out of me. NEVER AGAIN will I put a foreign object inside my body."

• Scorned
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2019

ParaGard (copper) "If you want to lose your baby after getting pregnant by this failure of a BC, get it. If you want to bleed heavily and almost die, get it. If you want to end up having a hysterectomy, get it. If you want copper toxicity , get it. This company is DISGUSTING! They should be ashamed for the pain, and loss you have caused."

• Danni
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2019

ParaGard (copper) "Cannot wait to get this out of me. I have had horrible insomnia, fatigued and tired all the time, feel weak, headaches, sometimes get nauseous for no reason, I have HORRIBLE cramps, menstruating or not, I've had the WORST anxiety and depression issues, awful thoughts that worsen it, no libido whatsoever, hair is constantly tangly and dry, and I get these weird painful, rashy, bumps on my face that stick around FOR EVER. I just don't feel like ME anymore and it all started after I got this IUD in Feb 2018. DON'T risk this."

• Lcc
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 21, 2014

"2 stars because I didn't get pregnant. That said, I had the Paragard for a year and a half. I've never had kids, and insertion was awful, but only lasts for a few minutes. Like many others, I experienced extremely heavy, painful periods that lasted about 7 to 8 days each. The worst part for me, however, was the fact that I got near-constant bacterial vaginitis and yeast infections throughout the entire time I had it in. I can't even imagine how many rounds of Diflucan and antibiotics I had. Once it was removed, the infections went away, and I've been problem-free ever since."

• MDia
• July 25, 2019

ParaGard (copper) "Had the Paragard put in just over a week ago and the side effects were SO severe that I had to beg to get it taken out only a week after. PLEASE do your own research on copper toxicity related to the insertion of the IUD. There is no information about this on the NHS websites but thousands of people have been affected by this. More research needs to be done on this contraceptive. Due to word length restrictions, I can only list my side effect symptoms: - anxiety and panic attacks - significant hair loss (2 bald patches a month before my wedding!!) - bloated stomach - zero energy - brain fog (felt like a zombie) - craved junk food (normally eat clean) - insomnia (usually sleep like a doormouse) I got it out a few days ago and am already feeling SO much better. Not 100% better but I’m seeing a huge improvement already. Trust your instincts over and above a medical professional telling you you shouldn’t have any symptoms from it."

• Hiano
• July 19, 2019

ParaGard (copper) "The paragard is seriously heaven sent! I love my birth control for several reasons! 1.I NEVER have problems on it, my periods haven’t change, my bleeding isn’t heavier nor is my cramps worse. 2. Me & my husband have unprotected sex with just the paragard, we know it works amazingly! 3. It doesn’t have any hormones, so I’m not a crazy cow to everyone!"

• Bogey
• June 2, 2020

ParaGard (copper) "I got the paragard about a month ago. Just started this month period I don't feel any pain or anything you know just the normal you know pressure from bleeding but I mean honestly I don't recognize a difference but I do know that birth control affects everyone differently. I had the hormonal IUD taken out because I noticed some weight gain and I didn't like how it made me feel anxious and irritated. I am on some prescriptions for anxiety and depression and sleep but I didn't like how that one made me feel like definitely notice a difference with this one my medications are working like they normally would and I'm not agitated at don't have weight gain I've actually lost some weight. I love this and it's not bad. It's not painful. And the bleeding isn't bad either it's pretty normal for me"

• Nanix
• December 7, 2015

ParaGard (copper) "I did a review a month ago about the insertion, this review is just an update how the Cooper IUD Paragard is working for me for my first month, every girl concern: Sex is great he doesn't feel it, I don't feel it or get any discomfort during intercourse. Menstrual: for my surprise my period is the same, is not heavier, I don't have abnormal cramps, just the usual ones for the first or second day, days are the same for me, Overall every person and every body reacts different but to have your own experience you just have to try it, for me has been the best BC I have used.. Don't just judge the IUD Based on what you read and give it try. 10yrs of no worries is worth it.. :)"

• sis
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 10, 2020

ParaGard (copper) "DO NOT GET THIS DO NOT GET THIS. You will poison your body, even if it takes years to notice you can hurt yourself. I had mine 4 years and had several horrific experiences that I thought were related to other things. At the end it was all that stupid IUD. There are many people trying to sue the company, it's not worth the risk!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 10, 2021

ParaGard (copper) "I've had paragard for 2 years now and ever since I've had it my mental health declined rapidly and I all of the sudden I had depression and panic attacks! I also haven't been able to sleep right or really feel like myself. I'm getting it removed tomorrow. After doing tons of research, I've found that I am not the only one who has experienced these type of issues and wanted to put this out there! I've recently been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and I've has anxiety all my life but since I've had this IUD it intensified tremendously to where its uncontrollable and I have to take medicine daily just to be "normal " I find it extremely strange. I'd think twice before using this."

• Natal...
• January 23, 2020

ParaGard (copper) "I had ParaGard for 9 weeks. Insertion was the most painful experience in my life. I was in bed with severe cramping and back pain for next 3 days after insertion. I took Tylenol and Ibuprofen for pain but it didn’t touch it. My periods lasted 2 weeks and additional week of spotting . The entire 9 weeks I was bloated and constipated. I gained 7 lb during that time. I am very athletic who exercise 5-7 times a week ( yoga, pole fitness, Pilates and gym). I am also vegetarian and keep same diet pattern and same weight for over 18 years. So I don’t want to hear that I gained weight because of me overeating. As a matter of fact my portions were smaller than usual because was my bloated most of the time . I started having migraine headaches after 4 weeks after insertion that gradually increased to every day thing. I started to have a heart palpitations and anxiety. I DON’T RECOMMEND ANYONE ParaGard. No one tells you about these side effects."

• K-bear
• November 17, 2016

ParaGard (copper) "I have had my Paragard for one year, and it's been great! Insertion was not pleasant, but it only lasts a moment and now it's nothing but a distant memory. My periods were heavier and my cramps more severe for the first three months, but after that they returned to nearly the same as before. So many people wrote about their terrible experiences that reading up almost stopped me from doing it, and now I'm so glad I got it anyway. Just remember that those who had a negative experience are more likely to post about it, so there's a bias! It's also totally possible that it will go just fine and be a fantastic BC method. Don't be too afraid to try it and see if it's right for you, you can always take it out if it's not."

• Celina
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 5, 2019

ParaGard (copper) "My personal symptoms regarding copper toxicity; heart racing, anxiety insomnia, depresion, lethargic, headaches , no energy, migraines so bad I couldn't see, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, memory loss, mental fog, loss of taste, metal taste in mouth, low sex drive, my body odor was 10 times worse under arms and vaginal, hair oils double, my eyes turned darker dirty looking, the white part of eyes turned yellow, my veins in my eyes ruptured, pain in eyes, vision problems, nausea, vomit, diarrhea once a week, weight gain (20pds), felt like my body was shutting down .Oh and one more got candidiasis."

• Merma...
• December 13, 2019

ParaGard (copper) "Got ParaGuard 1/2019. The pain was horrible! After only a few months, I noticed I started to have SEVERE mood swings. When I say mood swings, I mean I became a completely different person! I started to think something was wrong with me because I would get so mean that I almost ruined my relationship with my boyfriend. I tried to do several things to correct my behavior but over the past 11 months nothing worked! I talked to my dr who said IUDs are linked to several things including BV and PMDD, (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) Unfortunately, I waited an entire year before I thought to ask my Dr. about why she thought I might be feeling depressed, extremely angry and just not myself. However after she told me this information, I went and had the IUD taken out today! (12/12/19) And I know this probably sounds insane, but I feel like a normal person again and like all the side effects immediately went away! I will NEVER get a ParaGuard again! One of the worst experiences of my life!!!"

• yyryna
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 15, 2019

ParaGard (copper) "To have it inserted wasn't really bad. I was impressed it's for 10 years and is not hormonal. I had some cramps, some bad ones and my period is definitely much heavier and lasts 10 days. It didn't change after the first 6 months, but I started bleeding between my periods. And having pain only left side. I am dealing with acne now and had horrible migraines nearly every day. I went to Dr. They said I'm fine. I am feeling very tired. I can't sleep properly and I don't have energy. I also have chest pain and again the Dr said I am fine. I used to enjoy sex but now I'm never in the mood -Never! For so long. After reading other women reviews. I related to their symptoms and can't believe the doctors don't tell you about all these side effects. I can't wait to have it removed and don't want to hear about it again! I would not recommend it to any woman. It's sad that we have to go through all this. I'm going to try the fertility awareness method. Take care! Lots of love to all women!"