I just thought i'd share my experience for anyone of thinking of getting this iud.. I had been on Yaz, and i took it for about a month and gained 10 lbs not to mention i was very hormonal. I was going to switch to the Mirena but heard a lot of negative things about it. So i decided to find out some information about the Copper Iud. I have to say, reading these forums was not a very good idea, they had me completly overreacting. I wasn't going to get the iud after reading them, but decided it was kind of the best option.
The insertion of the Iud was not painful at all, the only thing that was uncomfortable was when the doctor measured my uterus.
That pain felt like a short period cramp. I did not have any pain afterwards, and did not feel any different. Then the time came to have my first period, I had cramps about 2 weeks before I started, they were a little more intense, but i only had like one a day. My first period was 4 days of light bleeding and 5 of regular. I have now had my iud for 5 months, and i LOVEE it
My periods have become normal (about 5 days) and I have no cramping. I was led to believe I was going to bleed heavily every period and have unbearable cramps lol. I think it effects everyone differently, but I am very happy with mine. Its like its not even there.
If you are thinking about getting one, I would highly recommend it, based on my personal experience. The first couple months aren't perfect but after about the 3rd i was back to normal. if you do get it, wait at least 4 months before you decide whether its for you or not.