birth control
"I am happy overall with the Paragard (copper) IUD. I like that it's hormone free birth control after I had my kids and aged a little, the hormones made my hair fall out. It wasn't pleasant being inserted but it wasn't the worst either. The first month, I spotted regularly but when I got my period, it stopped. It took about 5 months for my body to completely adjust (those first 5mo I was having 10-14 day periods) but it started every 28 days to the hour. 
Now, my periods last 5-7 days (longer than when I was on hormonal BC) and my cycle is still 28 days. Also, my periods have become slightly heavier but I never have to use anything more than a light flow tampon. Cramping hasn't been an issue."