"i typically don&#039;t post, but i thought i should share.. if you have cramps on your normal menstrual cycle, the cramps only get worse. much worse. i have a decently high pain tolerance, and have been a whim for 2 days now. i have only had paragard for 1 month, and they say it gets better over time, so i am hoping that it really does get better, but those are the only symptoms i&#039;ve had other than spotting during the month. workouts haven&#039;t been suffering nor had my weight changed much at all. i do bloat from time to time though. hope this helps."