"i was so nervous, but sooooo sick of taking a pill everyday for 10 yrs! didnt like the hormones. figured i&#039;d try the iud paraguard. uncomfortable pinch when put in, but quickly over. and now 8 months later...aside from occasional minor cramping, nothing else changed. periods were not longer, just a bit heavier for the first few months but now are back to normal. so glad i decided to try this. i feel so free not having to be slave to a pill daily. would recommend to try and see how this works for your body. it was free through my insurance. def dont miss paying for pills every month!"