"i&#039;ve had the copper iud for a year now. i chose the non-hormonal birth control due to side effects from the pill. before birth control, i had heavy periods to the point of causing anemia and needing a d and c. 



after having the iud inserted, i had a little cramping, but my periods were actually less heavy, and just lasted a day or two longer. i&#039;d much rather have a lighter, longer period then feeling like a crazy person with anemia on hormonal birth control. 



so, every person&#039;s body is different, and the iud will have different effects. i&#039;m happy with my choice."