"i had paragard inserted 8 weeks after my 2nd baby was born (2years back).the process was not painful but uncomfortable. paragard has helped me in having no pregnancies- so it does what its supposed. but at the cost of what! i was 5&#039;3&#039; 120lb when i got it. i started gaining weight not sure whether paragard is to blame. my periods are so heavier that i can&#039;t use tampons, and have to change the thickest pad every 2 hours for 2 days out of 5 days. my blood tests shows i am anemic despite the fact i am particular about diet. i have had constant yeast infections , 1 episode of uti which i never had before in my life. there is a constant discharge, and pantyliner is a must.  i&#039;m getting removed. pattern-most bad reviews are by people who had it for a while."