"i started off with the mirena and had it for 4 1/2 years with no issues...  took it out cause my husband nd i wanted another baby!  so now i have the paraguard nd i&#039;ve had it in for 1 1/2 years with no issues...  first day a little cramping nd spotted for three days very lightly...  this is the best ever nd it&#039;s good for 10years , i would recommend to anyone...  nd it&#039;s hormone free..."