"i have had the paragard for about two months now.  a month before my wedding i had the paragard inserted and thought my none hormonal birth control worries were over.  my goodness, was i wrong.  the procedure was painful, i was bent over in pain for the next few days. i got my period on my honeymoon. i am a very active person. my period is usually very light. 4-5 days, no cramps and done! not with the paragard.  i was on the floor of the shower in so much pain. it felt like my insides were being ripped apart. i had to constantly take pain meds. i had to use a heating pad constantly!  i bleed so much. i was literally gushing blood!  on top of all this i am newly married and have absolutely no sex drive.  its horrible. i hate the paragard."