Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects

Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects
with Lisa & Frances
December 4, 2020 - Episode 341
Fertility Friday Podcast (Pill Reality Series)

“In today’s special Pill Reality Series episode, Frances shares her experience with the copper IUD. Many women turn to the copper IUD since it is one of the few non-hormonal options available, but the same question remains: are most women informed of the risks?”

Topics discussed in today’s episode:

• Frances’ menstrual cycle history and how she managed her fertility

• How the pill effected Frances libido

• Why Frances switched to the Copper IUD

• What was the process of inserting the Copper IUD for Frances

• Frances’ side effect immediately following after getting the Copper IUD inserted

• How the IUD effected Frances hormones

• Side effects of the IUD during the 5 years she had the IUD

• How Frances’ period changed after receiving the Copper IUD

• At what point did Frances decide to remove the IUD

• How Frances’ period changed once she removed the IUD

• How the Copper IUD effected Frances mental health

• Knowing what Frances knows now, how she would approach the Copper IUD today

• Benefits of the Copper IUD”

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