"so thankful my obgyn discussed my options for birth control! he knew i didnt want any hormones because hormonal bc has messed me up in the past. he told me that paragard is 100% hormone free and i was sold! i was scared after reading hundreds of negative reviews just like your doing now.  so glad i went thru with the procedure! i told my gyno i was very nervous and he prescribed me a valium to take 30 mins before arriving, it helped take the edge off. i have had my iud for 3 years now and still love it"