"i had my paragard placed in october of 2011. i remember it being a quick process and just slight cramping when it was inserted. i&#039;ve had it for 4 years now and am about to have it replaced with a new one because i love it so much! the only negative thing i have found is that i get cramps monthly. i never experienced menstrual cramps before i got the paragard, i now know what my friends always complained about. it has also been 100% effective for my husband and i since i&#039;ve had it ;)"