"i&#039;ve had constant spotting for the last 3 1\2 months after i got it placed 4 months ago, and when the spotting stopped 2 wks ago and i have not had my period since having it placed, just spotting. i did talk with my reg doc, and she said a copper iud can cause a hormone imbalance, and this is prbly why i haven&#039;t had my period and have had hot flashes, the way to fix this i would have to go on bcp, it completely defeats the purpose of having a non hormonal iud.i have constant cramps, pain during intercourse, gained 20 pounds (in 4 months), hot flashes, i smell like stinky fishing bait ,and i&#039;m positive i can feel it when i move the wrong way. i&#039;m sick of smelling like an fish all the time. i need it out asap."