"i had been on the pill for 6 years before i switched to the copper iud. i decided to switch because i was sick of the idea of ingesting so many hormones daily, and the side effects that came with taking those hormones. i have had the iud in for about 4 months now, it cost me $150, and i&#039;m loving it. i forget it&#039;s even there in fact.



i&#039;ll be honest, the procedure of having the iud put in was painful but it&#039;s not unbearable. it feels like your worst menstrual cramp and lasts about 3 minutes. my doctor said i&#039;d be able to feel a string hanging down (for taking it out) but i haven&#039;t been able to feel anything and neither has my boyfriend. if i had to complain, my periods are longer and my cramps are a lot worse but nothing i can&#039;t handle."