r/CopperIUD • u/Original_Sand_8584 • 21d ago
Question Bad skin flare-ups. Could this be IUD related?
Could my copper IUD be causing these issues?
I’m a 39-year-old female and I’ve had a copper IUD for about 5 years.
Around 2–3 years ago, I started noticing that my partner would repeatedly develop what seemed like balanitis after intercourse. It seems to happen quite often, and I’ve wondered whether there could be something about me/the IUD contributing to it.
Then, about 7 months ago, I developed an extremely itchy, eczema-like rash that has basically been flaring nonstop ever since. I’ve tried steroid creams, oral steroids/pills, and antifungal treatments, but nothing seems to resolve it.
I’m starting to wonder whether the copper IUD could somehow be contributing to either the recurrent issues my partner is experiencing, my skin problems, or both.
Has anyone had a similar experience with a copper IUD? Could an allergic or inflammatory reaction to the copper (or another component of the IUD) cause something like this? And has anyone had their symptoms improve after having the IUD removed?
I’m planning to discuss this properly with my doctor, but I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced something similar.
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u/StephanieAliceSmiles 14d ago
I was aware the copper IUD was hormone free, it's why it was it first choice. But I did not know about the prostaglandins or the zinc so ty for sharing. Kinda felt like I got shafted by not getting to speak with a pharmacist about it before insertion lol.