🌀 Copper IUDs are prescribed as a “10-year” contraceptive, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be symptom-free the whole time. Studies show copper can corrode in just 2–3 years, releasing excess copper ions into the uterus. ⚖️ High copper burdens the liver and blocks estrogen detox. This can lead to estrogen dominance: heavy bleeding, insomnia, breast tenderness, mood swings, and iron loss from ongoing blood loss. 🔬 Copper isn’t neutral. While essential, excess acts as a pro-oxidant, disrupts neurotr