You can also find the Eat For Life podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Īs previously mentioned, estrogen increases copper retention in the body. Judith Bowman, Co-founder of Mensah Medical. To learn more about copper toxicity, check out my podcast episode 10 below with Dr. This explains why common, yet undisclosed side effects of copper IUDs include severe anxiety and panic attacks, depression, hair loss, anemia, increased anger and rage, brain fog, spaciness, paranoia, fatigue, and increased infections (yeast being the most common).Īs a metal, copper is a great conductor of energy, (you know how that energizer bunny keeps going and going) which explains why all of my female clients have complained about symptoms of insomnia, racing thoughts, heart palpitations, and dizziness after a copper IUD is inserted for birth control.
It is not the same as Wilson’s Disease, which is a life-threatening and rare genetic disorder where copper accumulates in vital organs and glands.Ĭopper has the ability to profoundly affect every system in the body (especially the reproductive, nervous, and glandular systems), and an overabundance of copper can also have a devastating effect on mental health. What is Copper Overload/Copper Toxicity?Ĭopper overload occurs due to an (often hereditary) inability to effectively metabolize and eliminate excess copper. To make matters worse, few doctors are aware of copper overload, thus, they may unintentionally prescribe hormones and/or devices that could negatively impact health and well-being. Implanting a copper IUD into a female who is already (and usually unknowingly) copper overloaded is a recipe for disaster. Up to 85% of females (in all age ranges) have been estimated to be adversely affected by a common, yet little-known condition called “copper overload” or “copper toxicity,” and they rarely know it’s the cause of their distress. Copper IUD Dangers and Side EffectsĬommonly disclosed copper IUD side effects include: cramping, bleeding between periods, and severe menstrual pain, but these are just a small part of the overall story when it comes to copper IUDs and females.Ĭopper and estrogen share a very intimate relationship with one another because estrogen increases copper retention in the body. In fact, I have yet to work with a single woman in my practice who hasn’t been adversely affected by the copper IUD. These claims couldn’t be further from the truth, and many women painfully discover this the hard way. Doesn’t carry the risk of side effects related to hormonal birth control methods.Decreases the risk of endometrial cancer and possibly cervical cancer.The two main claims that I will debunk that are completely false are:
Proponents of the copper IUD make a lot of claims that it is a better and safer form of birth control, even citing studies that copper ion levels released by IUDs are too tiny to impair human health.
What are the Pros and Cons of Copper IUDs? Copper IUD Claims This process produces an inflammatory reaction in the uterus that is toxic to sperm, which helps prevent fertilization. It is a T-shaped plastic frame with copper wire coiled around the stem and two copper sleeves along the arms that continuously release copper into the lining of the uterus. What is a Copper IUD and How Does it Work?Ī copper IUD is a Class II medical intrauterine device (IUD) that’s inserted into the uterus for long-term birth control (up to 10 years). If you have a copper IUD and are experiencing adverse symptoms, then this post is for you. What your doctor doesn’t know about the harmful side-effects of copper could significantly harm you. Copper IUDs have soared in popularity as a hormone-free birth control choice for women.
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