"i was put on birth control 1x in high school (pill) for acne. i was emotional and gained weight, i lasted a few weeks. 3 years ago i tried once again (nuva ring) to see if it would work for me, i lasted once again a few weeks. i was going on some meds that required i be on birthcontrol, i knew the only non hormone option was the paragard. i have never had any children and i do have a very high pain tolorance. i had it inserted sept 21. it hurt, but tolorable. i&#039;ve been spotting since. but it&#039;s better for me than gaining weight and crying all the time. it&#039;s worth the cramping and spotting. my period is heavier but it not unbearable. cramps are worse, but manageable."