FFP 341 | Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Lisa and Frances

In today’s special Pill Reality Series episode, my guest Frances shares her experience with the copper IUD. Many women turn to the copper IUD since it is one of the few non-hormonal options available, but the same question remains: are most women informed of the risks? Head over to fertilityfriday.com/pillreality to listen to the other episodes in the Pill Reality series! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on January 12th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Frances’ menstrual cycle history and how she managed her fertility How the pill effected Frances libido Why Frances switched to the Copper IUD What was the process of inserting the Copper IUD for Frances Frances’ side effect immediately following after getting the Copper IUD inserted How the IUD effected Frances hormones Side effects of the IUD during the 5 years she had the IUD How Frances' period changed after receiving the Copper IUD At what point did Frances decide to remove the IUD How Frances' period changed once she removed the IUD How the Copper IUD effected Frances mental health Knowing what Frances knows now, how she would approach the Copper IUD today Benefits of the Copper IUD Connect with Lisa : You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa FFP 290 | The Pill, The Hormonal IUD, and Pulmonary Embolisms  | Lisa & Kat FFP 282 | What You Need To Know About The Implant | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Tessa FFP 272 | The Truth About The Implant | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Laura FFP 249 | The Copper IUD and Pregnancy  | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Angie FFP 247 | The Truth About Copper IUDs | Pill Reality Series | Nina and Kathryn FFP 205 | Is Your IUD Messing With Your Mind? | Pill Reality Series Lisa & Allie FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 073 | Copper Toxicity, IUDs and the Birth Control Pill | Julie Casper Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.