The IUD (Hormonal and Copper)
Maddie Manley · November 30, 2022 · 1 min read
In today’s blog post, we will discuss the IUDs, hormonal and copper, and the pros and cons to each of them. To listen to an in-depth conversation all about the IUD, listen to my podcast episode with Dr. Lara Briden here.
Downsides to consider for each IUD:
- Copper
- Competes with zinc levels
- Copper excess
- Heavier periods
- Vagus nerve interference
- Painful insertion
- Hormonal
- Possible suppression of ovulation
- Painful insertion
- Prolonged bleeding
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- They can move / come out
- Can cause ovarian cysts
- Can damage the vaginal microbiome
- Other possible side effects: hormonal acne, weight gain, anxiety, depression, hair loss
Pros of each IUD
- Copper
- Ovulation may resume
- Emergency contraception before ovulation occurs
- Hormonal
- Lighter periods
To listen to an in-depth conversation all about the IUD, listen to my podcast episode with Dr. Lara Briden here.
For hormone and period support, view my organic herbal remedies here.