"i had a copper iud for 5 years and loved it. yes, my periods became heavier and lasted longer (from av 3 days to approx 7), but they were spot on time every month. intercourse was great and simpe. i then had my coil changed at the age of 25, replaced with another copper iud. my second one caused me nothing but trouble...periods for 10 days with spotting / random days in between; stomach cramps all the way through the month; sex was painful for both my partner and i, and i&#039;d coil up in agony afterwards and would bleed pretty much every time. i&#039;ve just had it removed, after 1 and a half years, and will have to settle for condoms as i cannot have any form of contraception with hormones. that&#039;s life, but i already feel loads better..."