"i have had my para guard for about 4 months now before the para guard i had mirena which lasted only 2 weeks i couldn&#039;t walk in soo much pain and the insertion was painful. the para guard  insertion was a breeze my period was normally for 5 days now it&#039;s 7 days and 2 out of the 3 days are really heavy but i do not have any cramps !!!! i would highly recommend para guard and if i have to suffer with 2 days of extra period and some heavy flow for not getting pregnant - i&#039;ll take the risk. since i already have a 4 year old and a 1 year old i think i am good on the kids department for now!!! sex is still the same  no issues outside that. "