"i&rsquo;ve tried birth control pills twice before, and each time i gained approx. 10 lbs and had mood swings, so i decided to try an iud. the insertion was pretty uncomfortable, and for the rest of the day i had bad cramps, but besides the first day it has been painless. i&rsquo;ve had it for almost 7 months and i still get periods (lasting about a week) but they&rsquo;re much lighter. i do have to wear panty liners more (especially during the first couple months you will spot a lot). the only negative side effects i have experienced have been slight moodiness/random sadness, and my eyes have developed a sensitivity to contacts, which just might be my body&rsquo;s reaction to any birth control. but overall, i think it&rsquo;s a great option!"