"i&#039;ve had the iud for about 5 months. for the first month i bled constantly with heavy clots, terrible cramps, and tender breasts. things started to improve around the second month with only light bleeding and now i have random spotting or a period that lasts a few days. i initially had acne but read about black african soap which (in conjunction with tea tree oil after showering) has eliminated it. i have pcos and already had hair growth on my chin. it&#039;s a lot worse with the iud in place and i&#039;m going to electrolysis to eliminate it. that is my biggest complaint. no weight gain (but i did experience bloating). and i&#039;ve always gained on bc w/estrogen. once my husband felt it but my doc snipped the strings and it&#039;s not been a problem since."