birth control
"I had the paragraph inserted 2 years ago. I liked the idea of hormone free birth control. My periods were heavier the first six months but nothing I couldn't handle. After having paragard for two years I developed what I thought were yeast infections. I treated myself wth OTC meds .  But it just didn't seem to go away. Went to the doctor and found I have bacterial vaginosis. It is an absolute nightmare! Burning, itching and discomfort in the vagina  that makes daily life miserable and sex life non-existent. Luckily I didn't have the horrible fishy smell other women complain of. Dr told me it is a common problem with paragard because it changes the ph balance in the vagina. After one week of antibiotics symptoms still not gone. Removing IUD"