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Getting copper coil out

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  • 05-07-2019 5:11pm
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    katie275
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭


    I have had the copper coil for 1.5 years, my periods have lasted 10 days each month since I've had it, before they lasted 5/6 days.
    Anyone who has had this and got it out, did your periods return to normal after?
    Thanks


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    #2
    GRACKEA
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭GRACKEA


    katie275 wrote: »
    I have had the copper coil for 1.5 years, my periods have lasted 10 days each month since I've had it, before they lasted 5/6 days.
    Anyone who has had this and got it out, did your periods return to normal after?
    Thanks

    I got mine out recently due to different complications. Had it in for a similar length of time. Periods did return to normal immediately though mine were always quite heavy. Such a pity because it's the only non hormonal larc.

    I also found the removal a bit more uncomfortable than the insertion but it's quick and there were no lasting aches or anything


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    sillymoo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭sillymoo


    Unfortunately his is the most common reason for coil removal (heavy periods) as it does make periods heavier. It’s a pity as it is reliable, non hormonal and lasts 5-10 years (depending on the coil). Things should settle down pretty quickly once it is removed.


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    Bitches Be Trypsin
    Registered Users Posts: 712 ✭✭✭Bitches Be Trypsin


    Sorry to bump but does anyone know if the copper coil is covered by the medical card? :)


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    CopperLady
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭CopperLady


    Bitches Be Trypsin wrote: »
    Sorry to bump but does anyone know if the copper coil is covered by the medical card? :)

    Unfortunately it isn't. Only the hormonal coil is covered. The copper coil cost me €52 a few years ago in the pharmacy (GP prescription and insertion procedure might be covered, but the device itself is not).


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