"i had paraguard inserted 6 weeks after my second child. i&#039;ve had it for over 10 years. insertion was pretty painful, about a 6 on the pain scale. for 3 days after my abdomen was swollen and i was uncomfortable enough to need prescription pain relief. my periods last 2 days longer are heavier and ovulation can hurt really bad about twice a year. i had horrible side effects with hormonal birth control. it&#039;s been the best bc i&#039;ve ever had, it really is liberating to not have to worry. i&#039;m 5 yrs overdue to get it removed because where i lived no one was trained to deal with it. i&#039;m going to get another one when i have this one removed."