"when i took the pill, i had a hard time remembering to take it everyday at the same time. with paragard i don&#039;t even have to worry about it. i also love that it is good for 10 years and it is hormone free. it was uncomfortable to have it inserted but that only lasts for a second. i do get cramps before, during, and after my period but i know that is not the case for everybody. for me, the peace of mind is worth the trade off for the cramps. overall i would recommend this to anyone who has already had a child and needs a reliable form of birth control."