"after doing my research on which method of birth control would be best for me (bc i tend to be forgetful) i went with copper iud. i had mine inserted august 2015 and i&#039;ve had no problems. the first few seconds my gyn inserted the iud it was a small pinch, but the pain went away once she was done. i had my period for 5 days and since then i&#039;ve had a regular monthly period that last 3-5 days! :) i had read many discouraging reviews/experiences and i&#039;m glad i still decided on getting this iud (non hormonal). no heavy period, each period is 3-5 days, no cramps, sex life is better, no weight gain, highly recommend it if you&#039;re not trying to have a baby within the next 2 years!"