Many women use a copper IUD for birth control. And no doubt, it can be very effective in preventing a woman from getting pregnant. Although one can also choose to get an IUD that uses hormones, for many women the idea of a copper IUD seems to be less of a problem. The way it helps prevent a woman from getting pregnant is that copper is spermicidal.
This device should be inserted by an experienced healthcare professional. A gynecologist usually inserts an IUD, and once inserted it can continue to work for many years. Although an IUD can be inserted at any time, the best time to do so is after your period. The reason is that during this period the cervix is the softest.
Although the hormone IUD carries some risks, there are also risks associated with the copper IUD. Some of the more common side effects are increased menstrual bleeding, as well as cramping. But sometimes more serious problems can occur, such as perforation of the uterus. Although this happens rarely, it does occasionally occur during IUD insertion. It is also possible that the woman has a pelvic infection with a copper IUD. Expulsion of the IUD is another risk, although again this is rare.
The thyroid gland is very sensitive to copper
One of the biggest long term problems of having a copper IUD is that it can affect copper metabolism and possibly cause a copper toxicity problem. It can take years for this to happen, but it’s something every woman with a copper IUD should be aware of. Having a copper toxicity problem can affect the thyroid gland, and according to Dr. Larry Wilson, who is an expert in nutritional balance, a copper toxicity problem can be one of the main issues when it comes to Graves’ disease.
So does this mean that anyone with a copper IUD will develop an autoimmune thyroid disease such as Graves’ disease? Of course not, because many women have a copper IUD and seem to be doing well. Some experience one or more of the side effects I listed above, but of course not all women with a copper IUD are at risk of developing Graves’ disease or any other autoimmune disease. However, if a woman has a genetic marker for Graves’ disease, it is possible that a copper toxicity problem caused by the copper IUD could trigger the autoimmune response. Of course, other factors can also cause this, but I think any woman with a copper IUD should take some precautions.
Steps to follow if you have a copper IUD
First, it’s a good idea to have your copper levels tested regularly. While it is okay to test these levels in the blood, I would recommend a hair mineral test as well. The reason for this is that it examines minerals at the cellular level and can usually detect problems before they become apparent on the blood test. The downside is that such a test can be confusing to read, and one cannot simply look at the copper levels alone on this test to determine if one has a copper toxicity problem, as some of the other minerals must be examined. . For example, if someone has high levels of copper, they will almost always have low levels of zinc. There may also be other indicators on the hair mineral analysis.
Anyone wearing a copper IUD needs to make sure their adrenals are working properly. The reason for this is that the adrenal glands are important when it comes to copper metabolism, and so if someone has a copper IUD and weak adrenal glands, it will increase the chances of developing a copper toxicity problem. Many people have compromised adrenal glands, and much of this is due to eating too many refined foods and sugars, dealing with a fair amount of daily stress, and/or not getting enough sleep. There are other factors that can lead to problems with the adrenal glands, but these are perhaps the top three factors.
It’s also a good idea for any woman who has a copper IUD to make sure she gets enough zinc from the foods she eats. And they might even want to take a zinc supplement, although you should be careful because taking high doses of zinc (or any other mineral) for a long time can lead to imbalances in other minerals. This is another reason why regular testing is a good idea.
Finally, any woman with a copper IUD will need to be careful not to eat too many copper foods. Some of these foods include beans, avocados, nuts and seeds, and chocolate. I’m not saying you should avoid these foods permanently, but you definitely need to be careful and try not to eat too many of them. If you take nutritional supplements, you also need to be careful and make sure they don’t contain high amounts of copper.
For any woman wearing a copper IUD, I hope this article has given you some valuable information to help prevent a copper toxicity problem and perhaps reduce your chances of developing Graves’ disease or any other self-defeating disease. immune. If you already have Graves’ disease and also have a copper IUD, you may want to consider removing it after reading this information. If not, I would recommend at least getting tested to see if you have a copper toxicity problem, and if you do, make sure you do some of the other things I have mentioned, like focusing on your adrenal health and maybe supplementing with zinc.
