"i opted to get the paraguard since it is hormone free.  the doctor told me to go when my period is its heaviest and to take 2 advil beforehand.  he also mentioned it would most likely be painful since i never had kids before.  i waited two months for the device to be shipped.  paraguard has to call you twice to confirm you want it shipped.  i don&#039;t answer strange numbers on my phone, and they did not leave a voicemail.  i had to call them directly to get it straightened out.  the day that it was inserted, i was in a lot of pain.  i almost blacked out and i felt nauseous for 2 hours afterwards.  i fell asleep for 2 hours when i got home, and when i woke up, i felt like i was having bad period cramps.  i felt fine the next day."