"2 years with the paragard iud.
side effects progressively got worse, and eventually, unbearable.

heavy menstrual cycle, severe irritability, mood swings,  depression, anxiety attacks, anger issues.

about a year and a half into paragard: severe headaches behind eyes every single day
extreme fatigue

listed symptoms progressively got worse

sex---
only good part: the ability to have sex when i want without the hassle of having to remember and constant protection against pregnancy.
however...
i had no sex drive
very painful"