IUD Awareness

"Hi everyone. Here's my story.
11 years ago, I had my first child. March of 2013. 2 weeks after, the doctors suggested that I get the Mirena IUD inserted as it would be the best option for after childbirth. Insertion was extremely painful. No pain medicine was prescribed and it was described as a pinch. It was not a pinch. The pain continued for me for 2 weeks. Pain that would send me flailing to the floor. I had an appointment set for a month out from the insertion but I couldn't take it and just walked into to see the doctor. In tears.
They reluctantly did an ultrasound on the spot and found NOTHING. I was sent home after they told me what I was experiencing was "ghost pain" from childbirth and "this sometimes happens when a mother breastfeeds" They told me it likely was rejected by my body and came out in the toilet. Nothing was done for the pain.
June 2020 I had my second child. A big boy. 9.5 lbs at home, in a tub, with the guidance of a midwife. No drugs.
Fast forward to last October 2023. I had a ct scan done on my abdomen to look for kidney stones at a very busy ER. The doctor who looked at the scan, said I had no kidney stones, gave me a prescription for kidney infection, and sent me home.
June 2024. I had an appointment with my doctor for hip pain and inflammation. I told her some days its so bad it can't walk. I asked her about PCOS or Endometriosis. She reviewed all my previous records and found one little line that said "IUD device in left pelvic region"
11 years later.
Did you know it could be absorbed and migrate into other organs? I didn't. Apparently, having a retroverted uterus is not good for an IUD.
Please share. Please tell other women."
-Wanda Kay

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"I had the copper coil removed after 4 years of the worst physical and mental health I have ever experienced and 8 months later I am finally becoming the person I once was."
-A Liverpool Mum


http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2021/3/7/the-copper-coil-and-its-effects-on-me

Copper Toxic Survival
90 Day Video Healing Course, Resources, and DYI Protocol

by Kirby Amour

20+ Videos with information about copper toxicity and my personal healing journey. This programme helps demystify Copper Toxicity and all its symptoms and help you create your own 90+ day healing plan.



http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2023/1/1/copper-toxic-survival-a-healing-journey

March Forth in Love Audiobook
By Chef Terri Rogers - 2022

FREE SAMPLE
with overview of Terri’s Mirena experience available for all.

Amazon Prime Members can listen for free.

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2022/12/1/march-forth-in-love-audiobook

Debilitating anxiety is among the most commonly reported adverse effect from IUDs.

Anxiety isn't just worrying about things
Debilitating Anxiety can have a hugely negative impact on a persons whole life

"One of the most obvious signs you might be estrogen dominant is weight gain. Estrogen is the hormone (actually group of 3 hormones) that is responsible for depositing fat. These hormones are highly correlated to some of the different body shapes you see. They like to deposit fat in the abdomen, thighs, back of the arms and even contribute to a woman’s apple shape developed (and needed) during pregnancy."
-Dr Houston Anderson


http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2020/7/19/understanding-estrogen-and-its-symptoms

"The findings showed that Mirena decreased the risk of endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic, and lung cancers. However, the study reported a higher incidence of breast cancer than the researchers expected."

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2019/7/24/what-is-the-link-between-breast-cancer-and-mirena-iud

"I had a headache that continued for months, was immediately on a roller coaster of emotions, had all day nauseousness, spotting that never went away, brain fog, irritability where I would snap at the smallest things, scary heart palpitations, and intense anxiety often causing full blown panic attacks. After explaining the symptoms to my doc at the 2 week check-up she suggested to give it some time as there would be an adjustment period."
-Stephanie on IUD Alert

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2020/9/16/stephanies-story-from-iud-alert

"Unlike the short-term symptoms of Mirena removal, a Mirena crash involves longer-lasting psychological, neurological, and physical symptoms, that might include:
depression
anxiety
mood swings
insomnia
headaches
fatigue
hair loss
nausea
weight gain
acne
decreased s*x drive

People report that these symptoms can last weeks or sometimes months after a doctor has removed the Mirena."

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2020/5/6/coping-with-symptoms-after-mirena-removal

"Symptoms of copper toxicity can include headaches, fatigue, nausea, depression, irritability, cravings, mood swings, and brain fog, among many other side effects. Although rare, copper toxicity symptoms can be alarming and severe; if you experience any of these symptoms while on the copper IUD, consult your physician immediately, and do not be afraid to advocate for your health."

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2020/5/1/umyqxmwi2mvoosbd75agyk5aw7vys5

"I had a Mirena IUD inserted back in 2016 and the first 2 years were great. It wasn’t until the 3rd year did I begin to have so many weird symptoms. Such as painful breast cysts, migraines, insomnia, anxiety, hair loss and depression. Every doctor I consulted with told me that those were NOT symptoms of the IUD. They even gave me a hard time when I asked for it to be removed. Since it’s removal all the symptoms are gone."
-Kara on IUD Alert

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2020/12/30/karas-story-from-iud-alert

"Why do I know dozens of women who have suddenly been able to feel their IUD when they sit cross-legged, whose IUDs have fallen into the toilet, whose IUD rejected during s*x and cut their partner’s p***s, who have taken an IUD out thinking it was a tampon, and who have become pregnant with an IUD inserted? I thought I’d found my “perfect” birth control method with a Paraguard; I realized there’s no such thing."


http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2022/7/27/eek-why-are-our-iuds-falling-out

"...my hair started to thin around the crown of my head. It has been 9 months now and my hair is now thinning out all over. I’ve only been to the dermatologist during this time and he told me it is probably due to my genetic history. I wanted to believe him, except I’ve had dense, thick hair all my life and to experience this amount of thinning in such a short time felt off. I firmly believe it has something to do with the Mirena"
-Emily on IUD Alert

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2020/11/4/emilys-story-from-iud-alert

"While manufacturers like Bayer don't claim IUDs completely spare the rest of the body from hormones or their side effects, they say their devices have "mainly local progestogenic effects." The study authors say their work is important to validate women's reports of full-body side effects from IUDs, and to help patients and clinicians make informed decisions about contraception. "

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2021/12/9/a-new-study-says-some-iuds-can-affect-breast-tissue

"It was just chalked up to anxiety, and I was prescribed anti anxiety medications. These episodes have continued since then. I’ve never dealt with anxiety before and it is by far the worst feeling in the world, I do not wish this on anyone."
-Elizabeth on IUD Alert


http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2020/9/16/elizabeths-story-on-iud-alert

"He asked me to explain my symptoms, and right away reassured me: “You’re not dying, you’re having a panic attack.” He recommended I take a Xanax and try to get some sleep. But when I woke up, I wasn’t the same girl anymore. Overnight, my body’s chemistry had changed. I was constantly panicked, anticipating another attack every minute of every day. My brain didn’t feel like mine anymore. I was foggy and confused, like “high” on something, similar to a bad trip. I couldn’t focus. I couldn’t relax."
-Lucie

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2019/3/1/my-hormonal-iud-ruined-a-year-of-my-life

Even back in 2016 the same concerns we hear on a daily basis were being raised.
"Hormones are certainly absorbed into the blood, and there is no difference between inserting the Mirena or taking progesterone tablets. They have the same effects on the body and this issue is not clarified to women." When women complain of hormonal side effects to their doctors, they can be disbelieved: "They get told it can't be the Mirena, which causes them distress and they keep going backwards and forwards to see their healthcare provider. It's very frustrating."
-Dr Ewies

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2016/5/31/when-iuds-go-terribly-wrong

"Even looking in the mirror, I didn’t recognize myself. That feeling was both frightening and confusing in a way that’s difficult to verbalize fully. I was in a constant state of disassociation, both with my surroundings and with myself .... One day, I randomly stumbled upon an article stating that more and more women under hormonal birth control were complaining about mental health side effects. I googled ‘Mirena’ and ‘Anxiety’, ‘Mirena’ and ‘Depersonalization’ and found dozens of articles about women suffering from the exact same symptoms as me, as well as the other ones I had experienced: joint pain, nausea and dizziness. I wasn’t alone."
-Lucie



http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2019/3/1/my-hormonal-iud-ruined-a-year-of-my-life

"My worst symptoms included: severe hair loss and scalp pain, cystic acne, joint pain, dizziness and fainting spells, neuropathy, fatigue, severe mood swings, vision changes, burst ovarian cyst, horrible brain fog, panic attacks, shortness of breath, and chest pain. There were more weird symptoms but these ones impacted my daily functioning the most."
-Meaghan on IUD Alert

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2020/11/11/meaghans-story-from-iud-alert

“If the pain you are experiencing is making you feel light headed, faint, nauseous or tearful during the procedure, let the doctor fitting the IUD know immediately.”

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2021/6/25/why-is-the-coil-painful-for-some-women-and-not-for-others

"That’s when I knew something wasn’t right, and it was the IUD. The doctor called me back, and my friend rushed me there. I struggled to walk because my legs were extremely weak. I noted that I had lost my balance. And while I was explaining the symptoms to the doctor, I noted that I started slurring and was leaning to one side.
My doctor agreed with my assessment that we should remove the IUD. By the time she removed it and I went back home, my symptoms were reduced by 80 percent. By the next morning, I was 100 percent better."
-Cheyenne on Natural Womanhood

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2019/11/15/surviving-a-toxic-reaction-to-the-copper-iud

"Headaches, intense brain fog where I can’t focus for the life of me, intense fatigue, arms going numb, forgetfulness, irritability, pelvic pain, abdominal pain and get this – MULTIPLE UTIS."
-Izabella on IUD Alert


http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2020/12/1/izabellas-story-from-iud-alert

“Attracting over 1,300 responses, Lucy’s survey saw 95% of women saying the procedure was painful, while well over half - 60% - rated that pain in the top four tiers set out in the questionnaire. Around 75% said they did not feel adequately prepared for what to expect.”
-Sarah Wilson of National World

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2021/6/25/the-pain-was-unbelievable-the-women-speaking-out-about-traumatic-coil-fittings

"Severe weight gain, crippling panic attacks, heart palpitations, swollen limbs, swollen hands and feet, daily headaches, weekly migraines, the constant feeling of impending doom... if I had of known the Mirena did this, I wouldn’t have got it."
-Kate on IUD Alert

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2021/1/3/kates-story-on-iud-alert

“Copper toxicity is a hidden epidemic. .... For thousands of years, copper has been known to be anti-microbial in nature. Copper IUD’s work by releasing small but significant amounts of copper into the uterus......This copper can and will enter into the blood causing all sorts of problems."
-Michael McEvoy

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2020/12/31/birth-control-copper-toxicity-amp-estrogen-excess

"Copper IUD made me have restless leg syndrome as soon as I removed it a few days later the symptoms were a lot less to hardly there at all again."
-Dayna on IUD Alert

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2021/1/11/daynas-story-from-iud-alert

"Allie’s doctor did not consider that the IUD could be causing her symptoms."


http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2018/7/18/is-your-iud-messing-with-your-mind

"I went from being a happy, optimistic, pain free person, to depressed, crippling anxiety attacks, severe abdominal pains and migraines."
-Ashley on IUD Alert

http://www.iudawareness.org/links-blog/2021/1/20/ashleys-story-on-iud-alert

"What about the IUD is causing this reaction (or cluster of reactions) in so many people?"


http://www.iudawareness.org/iudawarenessblog/2017/3/6/anxiety-depression-and-iuds