birth control
"I have been on it 3 times, have tried several types of birth control including Mirena. My switches were based on thinking I was miserable after reading these forums lol. I always come back to Paragard. 

All forms of birth control will come with side effects.I recommend getting Paragard on your period when your cervix is soft. Also I've noticed the bleeding seems to regulate easier.  The level of pain you experience is truely based on the experience of the provider. I took 800mg of ibuprofen. Women excessive cramping should take progestin cream days 17-21 cycle. Also plan for anemia by increasing iron and zinc intake. 

Being a little bloated is worth it to me vs having no sex drive and weight gain on hormones."