"hello all! for me i chose paragard as a hormone free birth control. i&#039;ve had mine for almost 5 years. i love it! insertion was quick and easy, felt like a cramp, but was gone moments afterward. the first few days i had mild spotting and a few cramps. my periods are now heavier for a day or two of my cycle, but have gotten less heavy in the past 6 months, and i occasionally have light cramps. my periods are regular (4-5 of bleeding) and come as expected each month. i honestly forget the paragard is there for the most part. my husband never &quot;feels&quot; a thing, and we don&#039;t stress about accidentally getting pregnant. i am 25, no children, no past pregnancies."