"i&#039;m 22 and i&#039;ve been on birth control since i was 15. trisprintec. (5 yrs) nexplanon. (6 mos.) microgestin 1.5 (11 months.)  i was over the side effects from hormones and i have been researching on my own to figure out the best type of birth control for me. eager but nervous, i requested the paragard iud to by obgyn. i got medication to soften my cervix the night before, went in tuesday and it was uncomfortable but way less painful than i thought (she said i have a high pain tolerance) it is sunday and the cramping is bad, my lower back &amp; abdomen are bothering me but the bleeding has stopped (i even started my period the day of insertion) i will review again in a month or so"