"i had paragard placed over 2 years ago after constantly experiencing negative side effects from all other forms of birth control. 
insertion was awful. awful. it felt like i was in labor all over again and missed a day and a half of work because of how severe the cramps were.  the side effects i noticed right away were very heavy periods and very painful cramps. then, within a year, i noticed i had become very restless, moody, low energy, and constantly bloated. thinning hair, tired, some weight gain and unable to sleep. 
i just had my paragard removed over a week ago and already notice a huge, positive difference in my body and mind!!! i didn&#039;t hate paragard, but definitely won&#039;t get it again."