PMS Symptoms after copper IUD

Hi everyone,

I had a copper IUD put in October 2025. I had it removed in February 2026. I feel like no one believes me but it gave me indigestion, constant heart burn, nausea, my periods were obviously heavier and longer, and I had a constant dull aching pain that felt like I was constantly hungry. I was told there are no hormones, yet it impacted my entire body pretty intensely. Non-stop yeast infections and BV.

After having the copper IUD removed, my symptoms disappeared instantly. I had no heart burn or indigestion, cramps were obviously less severe. I will say though, my period has not fully gone back to normal. A week before my period, I get nausea and intense hunger, like a dull aching pain where I cannot sleep. It’s honestly really debilitating and distracting, especially at work. Once I started bleeding the symptoms go away. This seems to be an ongoing issue and just part of my period now, I never had this before I had the copper IUD put in. Does anyone have a similar experience? I even had an endoscope done and it came back clear. I don’t have endometriosis either or super painful period cramps. I don’t have PCOS or insulin resistance either. Do I just have really intense PMS symptoms?