"after reading pros and cons about paragard vs mirena i opted to go with paragard because of the fact that it does not contain any hormones. i was nervous about periods and cramping but i can honestly say that my periods - have had two now - have been just about normal (maybe a bit heavier but nothing like described). i have had some cramping but nothing major. i have not gained weight. if anything i&#039;m not as bloated as i was on birth control pills. i have no mood swings. when on the pill i was extremely irritable. i could feel it but had no control over it. i have nothing like that with paragard and actually feel normal again. my sex drive has increased. my husband actually said the other day that he would like to do a testimony."