"for 6 mo i have been on meds (lamictal) that may effect the efficacy of hormonal birth control (i was on nuvaring). hormonal bc and lamictal are known to have a reaction with each other, but they&#039;re not positive just how much of a reaction, but it may decrease the efficacy of both medications by 50%. 

i opted to switch to paragard because it&#039;s the only non-hormonal iud on the market. 

i was terrified to get one because of everything i read here. i was expecting &quot;the worst pain of my life&quot;. i was so scared they prescribed me a xanax for the day of my appointment. 

it was slightly weird feeling. i felt a few cramps as it was going in, but not even as bad as a period cramp. no spotting. no cramping after. today is day 1. update coming soon."