birth control
"I am 27, and got my Paragard IUD in 2011. I've been sexually active since 16, and used a couple brands of bc pills before the IUD. As a young person, I was irresponsible about consistently taking my pills, and think it's a miracle I never got pregnant. In college I learned about the IUD in a Women's Studies course, but I never asked a doctor about it. I wish a doctor would have considered an IUD in consultations about my sexual health as a young person! Best decision I've made. The procedure was easy. 30 minutes after the procedure, extreme cramping set in- Ibuprofen, heating pads, and someone to listen to you whine will be very helpful. Periods are heavy/long/crampy, but I'm so happy to be hormone, worry, and pregnancy free."