"i&#039;ve had the copper coil for about 3 months now. i was really excited at the thought of not taking hormones. i&#039;m good with pain however i nearly fainted with insertion, couldn&#039;t belive how painful it was; the doctor did say it is very painful for some. well 3 months in, my periods last 11 days and i&#039;m in pain for about 15 days with random twangs especially in the left side and i&#039;m considering whether i want to put up with the intense pain and heavy periods. i&#039;d recommend this 100% to somebody who doesn&#039;t already have heavy painful periods but right now it just isn&#039;t for me"