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Re: Estrogen Dominance, copper IUD, copper excess
by SeattleTom 14 y
Hi - You are very wise to be concerned about excess copper from your new IUD. You might to read ”Why Am I Always So Tired?” by Ann Louise Gittleman to learn what she has to say about copper IUDs. www.artlma.com and www.drlwilson.com also have good articles on copper overload, but I can’t remember if they discuss copper IUDs in them.
Tom
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Copper IUD vs. Mirena
by alisastoffel 20 y
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I have experienced low sex drive, vaginal dryness, and decreased sexual enjoyment with the Mirena since having it inserted in November, 2003. I am considering having it replaced with a copper IUD. Are these side effects common with the copper IUD as well?
Thank you for your responses, as doctors and IUD companies don’t seem to recognize that our women’s sex lives ( our drives, orgasms, etc) are actually important enough to address openly, honestly, and directly. Thank you.
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Copper and Mirena Similarities
by SB1108 12 y
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I got a copper IUD in December of 2008 because I could not tolerate hormonal birth control (I had tried multiple pills and even the NuvaRing over a 10 year time period). I researched it pretty thoroughly before I had it placed and never found anything related to the symptoms I experienced (until recently). After six months of having the IUD, I began to develop an alcohol intolerance. I also developed acne like I had never seen before. It was more like boils under my skin rather than typical acne. I became extremely tired and began having severe depression/anxiety (especially during PMS). A ...
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Has anyone tried the Copper IUD? (Paragard)
by #108651 15 y
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I’m thinking about going to the copper IUD because it has no hormones...anyone have any experiences with it? I had the Mirena removed for various reasons...I don’t trust the pill (or myself to take it at the same time every day). The copper IUD seems like an alright fit, does anyone have experience with it?
I know one of the side effect is heavier bleeding & cramping, but I’m pretty sure I can deal with that.
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Re: Has anyone had Mirena cause them to have seizures?
by SB1108 12 y
I’ve posted before about similarities between the copper IUD and the Mirena IUD side effects.
http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1964884#i
http://curezone.com/forums/am.asp?i=1560510
Although the copper IUD is non-hormonal... It definitely has some effect on hormones. The copper disrupts the estrogen/progesterone balance, which could be a similar problem with the Mirena. And vice versa... the estrogen/progesterone imbalance has an effect on the copper/zinc ratio.
If you read the book: Why am I always so tired? by Ann Louise Gittleman she states that there is...
”...a close ...
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IUD causes Pulmonary Hypertension
by #133119 14 y
Hi There,
I had a copper IUD, to avoid the hormones. After 2 years I developed severe shortness of breath. The doctor’s had no answer but called it Pulmonary Hypertension(PH)...However, I found the research from 1985 that PH is caused by excess Copper in the blood! This can be caused by hormones, diet pills, or a copper IUD! Had the IUD removed and am slowly recovering my stamina. Apparently the excess copper causes Angiogenesis (run-amock blood vessels) in the lungs and elsewhere, which explains why I had developed fibroids which I never had before! So I went searching for apopto ...
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IUD-related yeast problems
by shawna 19 y
For the past five years, I have had a copper IUD (intra-uterine device) which I suspect may be perpetuating my candida issues. I was doing some digging to try to figure out why my candida keeps coming back, and found a connection between copper IUDs and candida.
The doctors in the article mentioned that the copper in the IUD leaks into the uterus, causing a weakness in the adrenals and the immune system. They said that this leads to candida/yeast issues in some IUD wearers.
Any thoughts on this?
http://www.health-truth.com/articles/Candida3.asp (link to the article)
Blessing ...
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Re: IUD problem - Please help.
by Milena 18 y
Get the IUD out.
"Potential side effects from using an IUD include:
Mood changes
Acne
Headaches
Breast tenderness
Pelvic pain
Cramping (copper IUD)
Increased bleeding during menstruation (copper IUD)
Nausea
There is an increased risk of pelvic infections, particularly for women who have more than one sexual partner."
Take a break from your boyfriend for a week. Have some alone time, try fasting maybe. Or exercising. Improve your health. Don’t jump off a bridg ...
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Re: copper IUD
by liny 17 y
I had the copper IUD inserted in late 2004. I had alot of discharge due to it and sometimes after intercourse the discharge would smell funny, needless to say I did not care for that. After a 1 1/2 yrs. I became pregnant with the copper IUD in place. I had to have it removed and then had to have a D&C. I was looking into the mirena now but very leary because I got pregnant with the copper one. Maybe the copper might work for you but I don’t think it agreed with me with the discharge and then the pregnancy, good luck.
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Re: back pain
by tinymom 17 y
actually, from what i have heard about the copper IUD is that it doesnt cause nearly as many problems because it has no hormones, one of my friends have it and I talked to her yesterday and she said she hasnt had problems but its because its hormone free but in the case of the Mirena, because your body wasnt made with all of those hormones at such strong levels, your body goes into shock and tries to get rid of the contraption itself, almost think of it as having a child, once your baby is grown, the body expells it because it isnt suppose to be there anymore. I dont have the IUD, was goi ...
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Re: Mirena
by nukeengirl 20 y
I had the copper IUD for about a year and a half and had it removed in order to get mirena, and the removal process for me was painful. Granted, not AS painful as insertion of an IUD, but not a walk in the park. My copper IUD had settled low (in my cervical canal) and my body was trying to expel it (why I was cramping ALL the time) but was unable to because the arms of the T had gotten a little imbedded in the lining of my cervix. So when my doc pulled in the strings to remove it, a little bit of tissue came with it. She said that normally I wouldn’t have felt a thing though. Hope you ...
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Re: Mirena removed almost 2 months ago. Advice needed, pl...
by SB1108 11 y
I never had Mirena, but I had the copper IUD/paragard. I personally think the side effects of the two are almost identical.
http://www.mothering.com/community/t/916122/copper-iud-and-side-effects
I developed every symptom you listed, except for sensitivity to heat. I had sensitivity to cold.
I’ve been trying to detox the copper from the IUD with a various assortment of supplements but I’ve realized that the protocol that I am using to detox the copper is very similar to the protocol they recommend to unblock the Methylation cycle. The methylation cycle is important for detoxificati ...
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Depression
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Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects
by SandraJo 20 y
Wow is right! I was going to go in to the gyno this week and get a Mirena, but I’ve changed my mind. I’ve tried a bunch of different pills (and ended up with either terrible depression or no sex drive or both) and tried the copper IUD. The gyno said ”there’s no way the copper IUD has anything to do with your back pain. Have you lifted anything heavy lately?” He now says this Mirena thing is the answer for me. No side effects. No bleeding. After reading everyone’s comments, I’m not buying. How can the doctors not know about this? I remember telling my doctor the first time about not having ...
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Copper IUD?
by tiffsellsmk 17 y
That makes me feel better. Two of my sisters have the copper IUD and love it. I have researched it and the only side effect I could find was heavier bleeding and cramping when you first have it put in. I had that with the Mirena three times, once before my baby, six weeks after and another one after the second one came out. I think I could handle heavier bleeding and cramping one more time. I’m going to try getting the Mirena out and the copper IUD put in. Anyone have advice either way?
It just stinks to have to worry about all this. Sometimes I would rather just get ...
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Re: mirena side effects- joint pain
by aliciavinc 18 y
Hi,
I had a Mirena inserted a little over 6 months ago after having a copper IUD removed. I was pretty happy w/ the copper IUD (except for the heavy bleeding) but the Dr. insisted that the Mirena was better. Since I have noticed occasional joint pain in the hips, sensitive breasts and unwanted facial hair--more than previously. I am 45 & probably in perimenopause, so these symptoms could be b/c of that BUT I do find it curious that I never had these joint pains before.
Did you ever get some answers to your question? I am curious and thinking of having mine removed.
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Re: rapid weight gain after mirena insertion
by wintergirl 16 y
I do understand how you feel about not wanting to give up on it due to the cost. But in the end, that the cost of getting rid of it is well worth it.
I had the copper IUD for years with no hormonal problems (I did have some cramping in the first few months). Overall, I really loved my copper IUD. It was the best birth control I ever used. I would recommend it again.
If you read all of the posts on this board, I think you will see that the Mirena adventure doesn’t get better for most.
All the best to you.
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Re: rapid weight gain after mirena insertion
by wintergirl 16 y
I do understand how you feel about not wanting to give up on it due to the cost. But in the end, the cost of getting rid of it is well worth it.
I had the copper IUD for years with no hormonal problems (I did have some cramping in the first few months). Overall, I really loved my copper IUD. It was the best birth control I ever used. I would recommend it again.
If you read all of the posts on this board, I think you will see that the Mirena adventure doesn’t get better for most.
All the best to you.
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Copper IUD, cervical cap, other methods
by DianePMT 21 y
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I saw a new holistic doc yesterday & asked about birth control recommendations, since I have been using a diaphragm, but do not like the spermicidal gel - burns, seems to aggravate yeast & irritation, and what if it’s toxic? She suggested a few other methods - cervical cap (whcih my previous gyn. recommended against - I think he said they saw increased incidences of either infection or cervical dysplasia/abnormal paps, something like that. Also, she recommended a copper IUD. I had always been afraid of the idea of having a metal foreign object inside my uterus - it just seems really unn ...
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Re: Feeling worse, not better. Starting to worry.
by glitchymomma 10 y
2 years ago Spectracell test showed a copper deficiency. I actually had a copper IUD at the time, and still do.
What does copper and vanadium toxicity do? I’d rather not have to go back on alternate birth control.
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Re: Copper and Candida
by chooch25 14 y
ok.. so i have just recently discovered that I might have candida. I have suffered from yeast infections that just wont go away for a very long time now. I keep asking the doctors but they think I am crazy and don’t know what I am talking about.
As related to copper. I recently had an IUD put in as a form of birth control. It was a copper one because I didn’t want the hormones of the other IUD’s to react with my body. After having put in the copper IUD I noticed more pain and more yeast infections.
I think that you are absolutley right with the idea that copper and candida are rela ...
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ParaGard/Copper IUD
by herb-gal 16 y
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I went to a Planned Parenthood website where they had different methods of contraception explained in full from abstinence to sterilization.
The least harmful, to me, seemed to be the copper IUD’s since they do not release hormones.
Does anyone have an opinion on this. Maybe some stories, or knowledge of how frequently they actually might slip out or break through the uterus?
I’m 22 and have never given birth, and I’m in a steady, monogamous, long term relationship.
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Re: I just realized..I mean, I forgot!
by Nullpointanna 13 y
Thanks, ladies! It is a relief, and I hope I’m not the only one that ”forgets” when they have something like this inside of them.
My husband asked me this morning about getting the copper IUD instead (the one sans hormone). I hadn’t searched about any negatives about this method, are you all familiar with potential health risks for the copper? Thanks for being responsive, it’s nice to know I’m not alone in this venture.
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Re: Mirena IUD and Candida - Life after the end of the world
by SB1108 11 y
I had the copper IUD and developed candida. But I just wanted to mention that there is typically a cause for candida that must be addressed in addition to treating the candida itself. Stress/chronic infection/suppressed immune system may all be the culprit. However one of the most common causes is heavy metals (mercury, copper, etc). Just treating the candida with prescription or natural therapies will not cure it - the underlying cause must also be addressed.
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Re: More research
by adamson77 15 y
Increased menstrual bleeding, often with pain, is the most common problem of IUD use and the most common medical reason for removing IUDs. In clinical trials about 4% to 15% of women stop using IUDs for this reason within a year after insertion. Percentages are usually higher for the Lippes Loops and other unmedicated devices than for copper IUDs.
Older women and women with children generally have lower rates of removal due to bleeding and pain (332, 463). The kind of counseling and support women receive and their attitudes toward using IUDs also influence rates of discontinuation due to ...
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Re: 16 day headache--suggestions?
by nile 13 y
Oh my gosh, I think you might be on to something. I Googled on Copper toxicity, and the symptoms describe my experience to a T. I just ran across a website similar to this one for Paraguard users (the Copper T IUD), who are having identical issues. One posting even said they wished they’d have gone with the Mirena! Here’s that link:
http://www.mothering.com/community/forum/thread/916122/copper-iud-and-side-effects
This site talks about it, and how it can affect the fight or flight response, and mess with norepinephrine - the only lab test I had which was abnormally high.
http:// ...
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Re: Brand new, freaking out a bit. Help?
by chirontherainbowbridge 16 y
i’m so sorry to hear about all your anxiety / sufferings. I never had the Mirena--but hear so much about it!!!
i had a copper IUD though and finally took it out myself--this I do not recommend- after having a glass of wine, praying and and focussing on ’release’.
I felt so much better after.
have it removed.
learn to know your own cycles. there are so many ways to empower yourself.
have it out..
take care
c.
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Re: Problems with Mirena
by All4MyGirls 15 y
I just had mine out last Thursday and we discussed what other birth control options I have and I am basically out of alternatives. The pill caused me to have migraines due to the drop in estrogen when I’d start on the placebo pills, the copper IUD gave me two week long periods, and I didn’t like depo. There isn’t anything else for me. We are going back to good ol’ condoms (yuck!). I guess it beats the alternative of getting pregnant.
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copper iud problems
by ooki 20 y
I’m actually writing for my sister, who is in Mexico right now, and without access to understandable or reliable medical care -
She had a copper IUD implanted a few weeks ago, and is experiencing heavy bleeding, though it is not time for her period. She’s working on taking precautions agains anemia, but unsure as to what she might to to lessen the blood flow... any suggestions?
She’ll be back in the states in about a week, unless she or I hear that she’s in serious medical danger...
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Re: What is the best kegel excersizer?
by lucky 20 y
I’m actually writing for my sister, who is in Mexico right now, and without access to understandable or reliable medical care -
She had a copper IUD implanted a few weeks ago, and is experiencing heavy bleeding, though it is not time for her period. She’s working on taking precautions agains anemia, but unsure as to what she might to to lessen the blood flow... any suggestions?
She’ll be back in the states in about a week, unless she or I hear that she’s in serious medical danger...
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String Problems with Mirena IUD
by #22115 20 y
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I have had both the copper and now the Mirena IUD over the last 2 years. Although I am a big believer in the IUD method and love the convenience, the strings are literally cutting my husband during sex. I have had them trimmed 2 times already, but they feel as thick and firm as fishing wire. As you can imagine, this has affected our sexual activity and my husband is really freaked out about how sharp they feel to him. My OB/GYN said she has never heard of this, so I am looking for advice or suggestions on other IUDs that don’t have wire like strings. Note: the copper IUD strings were ...
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Re: Birth Control
by #17914 20 y
i’ve been on alesse for the past 5 years (and BCPs for the past 7)--out of the ones i’d taken before, it’s been the best (in terms of littlest weight changes and moodiness)--but i have gotten the common side effects of long-term pill use: lowered libido and dificulty getting wet... (i’ve currently switched to the copper IUD and will see how that goes)
everyone i’ve known who’s taken alesse is very happy with it (i stopped because i wanted to stop thehormones...)
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Re: Day 2 my Mirena is out July 2nd 2007.
by Kabel 17 y
pleased you are feeling a lot better already:)i dont know much about the copper iud, except some people get more heavy bleeding on it and sometimes more period pain, but as it has no hormones in it, you shouldnt get all the stuff you have been having with the mirena. No doubt a good ”googling” should pick up all the info you need:) good luck, i am sure that every day you will feel a bit better still:)x
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Re: Copper IUD vs. Mirena
by #19612 20 y
Hi,
I’ve had both the copper and the mirena IUD. The copper IUD was OK on my hormones, but I bled heavier each month and doubled over with cramps at any given time of the month. Unfortunately it didn’t work quite as well as I’d hoped - I got pregnant! Now, I’m on the mirena. I spottted every day for four months after it was inserted, but now I don’t even have a period. I’m constantly tired though. I mean bone tired where I don’t have energy for anything. My sex drive is still pretty high. In terms of a spontaneous birth control, nothing beats the IUD. It just comes down to your ow ...
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Mirena IUD and depression?
by MissMelissa 22 y
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Hey all. I have been on a couple different birth controls since I was 16 years old. (I am 19 now). The main problems I have with them are acne and depression. I had a bit of acne before I got on birth control, but no problems with depression. I got on Ortho Cyclen and had slight problems with both acne and depression. Then my doctor reccommended that I take Desogen. That was big mistake. I got severely depressed/suicidal, very moody, and my skin got even worse. I got back on the Ortho Cyclen, but I am still not satisfied. I was considering getting a copper IUD inserted. But my ...
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Need advise a bit scarred by Mirena
by andrea77 16 y
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Hello all -
I’ve been honestly reading all blogs and needless to say what I have found has been frightning. I had my heart set on getting the Mirena good thing I found this site. This is my first time with IUDs and I am trying to research as much as possible before getting this done. I went to my OB/GYN and explained to her that I was leaning towards getting an IUD so I asked her what were the side effects of the Mirena, she told me it was nothing to worry about. She really didn’t go much into explaining anything about it. I didn’t like her answer so I decided to do my own research. Lik ...
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I had no idea!!!
by canadianmom2006 17 y
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I have had the Mirena IUD for about 4 - 5 months...almost immediately I started feeling really low...I decided to go back to work early (my daughter was only six months old) because I had always found enjoyment at work, but soon after I started feeling more and more depressed. The last couple of weeks, I have not even been able to function, I cry at nothing, I fight with my husband over nothing, I haven’t been getting along with co-workers the same as I used to...what is happening to me??? Finally, I decided to bring it up to my boss, as I knew she noticed the difference in me (I used to ...
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Re: IUD??? anyone have one?
by daracha21 20 y
I had a ”Merena” IUD, it is a slow release progesterone IUD, and it was AWESOME!. Usually used for woman who have already had one child, (not sure why), are in a monogomous partner, and you cannot have a history of ectopic pregnancy.
MOST women experience decrease in period blood flow, and decreased cramping with their period after several months. Ask your Doctor about it.
Copper IUD’s are also popular. I prefer the IUD to taking the pill, the pill WACKED me out SO bad, I tried it 2 or three times throughout my 20’s-30’s and my body never agreed with it. Anyways, good luck! ...
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DMPS Challenge Test
by #140794 12 y
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I’ve been fighting my CFS/candida battle for two years - unsuccessfully. However, this week my doctor has suggested that my inability to rid the candida is the result of copper toxicity from a copper IUD I had from 2009-2010. My CFS symptoms began in 2010 right before the copper IUD was removed.
Subsequent blood serum levels are normal. I’ve already completed the hair analysis and the urinalysis (without chelation) and I am waiting on those results. However, my hair has been chemically treated, I’ve been using zinc shampoo, and my water pipes are copper in my house, all of which cou ...
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Re: Copper or Candida?
by commonknowledge 9 y
All i can think of is SAMe is a methyl group that helps the methylation cycle to produce neurotransmitters that make you feel better. Taurine IS a neurotransmitter/amino acid that produces a calm relaxing effect and also detoxs the body too.
candida toxins slow the methylation cycle down and also having copper overload also screws the methylation cycle so your basically not getting enough feel good neurotransmitters and taurine itself is a neurotransmitter made through the methyl-cycle that your possibly not getting enough of.
I take a taurine supplement myself.
The body det ...
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Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects-Similar Problems
by petras 19 y
Hi,
I lasted exactly 8 days with Mirena. I have just had it replaced with a plain copper IUD.
I told the doctors that, years ago, after coming off the pill I noticed that my legs weren’t hurting anymore. I went back on the pill and straight away the burning sensation came back to my legs. So I stopped taking the pill. After having my daughter in 2000 I tried the minipill. Same thing, my legs were hurting.
The doctors assured me that the amount of hormones were miniscule in Mirena and stayed local to the uterus. Well, I don’t think so. After having the IUD inserted Monday last week ...
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