birth control
"I LOVE my paragard! I was on the Mirena for 3 years but decided to switch because of some hormonal side effects I was getting. The Paragard has been perfect. Getting it placed is painful as expected but no different than my experience with getting the Mirena. I get some cramping with my period but it is completely manageable and does not keep me from exercising and going about my normal activities. I need to take Midol the first day or two but that always does the trick. My period is 5 days long - the first day or two are mild, day 3-4 are heavier, and day 5 is moderate. I haven't had any problems leaking with tampons/out of control heavy periods. I have had it in for 3 months and couldn't be happier. I feel great!"