Taking the copper coil out

Hi everyone,

I am contemplating on having the copper coil fitted, but wondered if there is a certain amount of time that you need to leave it fitted before having it taken out if you are not getting on with it?

I am currently taking Cerazette, which I have only been taking for 4 months and it is making me gain weight rapidly due to the progesterone, so my doctor has suggested the copper coil. I have read that it makes your periods last longer, makes them heavier and also makes them extremely painful, so I am dubious about using it. I am not able to take the combined pill as I have a blood clotting disorder.

Hope someone is able to help me as I am having a tough time deciding what I am going to do.

Many thanks!

Coil

Hi there, as far as I know you can have it taken out any time you like. Even if you don't get on with it at first, you might want to give it a few months though to see if it settles down. Kat x

The coil...

Hi hun..ive just has mine fitted 4 days ago..there was a bit ov pain..but fine now..the best thing i did..cos the doctor told me if there was any problems with it..it can be taken out at any time..i would give it a go...

Take care

The copper coil

Hi im thinking of getting the copper coil fitted, i am over weight thanks to my pill and i have four children, to me my family is complete but not enough to get sterillised.

any chance ona bit of info on this cos i want to get it done asap, did it hurt that sort of thing and what the doctor said about weight gain on it

many thanks

The coil

Hi kelly

I had the copper coil fitted..about 2 months ago..it was fine getting it fitted...a little pain....but everything is fine now....my periods lasted about 5 days...its the best thing i have had done..there are no worries on putting weight on either...i did at first..but everything is fine now...me doctor said there is no way you can put weight on with the copper coil...

take care