"i have had the paragard iud for 3 years. insertion was easy and painless. i got the iud 3 months after giving birth to my second baby. i have not gotten pregnant on it. i have liked that it is hormone free. i never have to worry about taking a pill at a specific time. i have not had any weight gain or anything. however, the cramps are a little rough. they&#039;re bearable though.  i cramp bad during ovulation and period. i do get more yeast infections.  in fact at least once every 3 months. vaginal itching. all of these are something i can deal with to not be pregnant again. it has been an effective form of birth control. i would recommend it!"