"i switched from nuvaring to paragard because i hated the way the ring felt and wanted a nonhormonal option since i felt like nuvaring robbed me of my libido. insertion was uncomfortable for 30 seconds, just felt crampy afterwards. the first 6 months on paragard were absolutely brutal. cramps like i couldn&#039;t believe and more blood than i knew what to do with. periods lasted for about 10 days on average. i figured it would just take time for my body to adjust. i&#039;m 2 years in and my symptoms have lessened slightly, but for the most part i&#039;m spending the better part of the month exhausted and in horrible pain. having it removed this week and cannot wait to use a birth control that doesn&#039;t suck the life out of me. do not recommend."