"i&#039;ve had paragard for about 9 months now, and i love it. insertion was nearly painless, and i love the fact that there are no hormones. i&#039;m still nursing, so i don&#039;t have my cycle back yet. i previously had the mirena, and the side effects were awful, but i am so pleased this time around! i would absolutely recommend paragard to anyone looking for effective birth control with minimal side effects."