birth control
"I had been on the pill for 6 years before I switched to the Copper IUD. I decided to switch because I was sick of the idea of ingesting so many hormones daily, and the side effects that came with taking those hormones. I have had the IUD in for about 4 months now, it cost me $150, and I'm loving it. I forget it's even there in fact.



I'll be honest, the procedure of having the IUD put in was painful but it's not unbearable. It feels like your worst menstrual cramp and lasts about 3 minutes. My doctor said I'd be able to feel a string hanging down (for taking it out) but I haven't been able to feel anything and neither has my boyfriend. If I had to complain, my periods are longer and my cramps are a lot worse but nothing I can't handle."