birth control
"I switched from Nuvaring to Paragard because I hated the way the ring felt and wanted a nonhormonal option since I felt like Nuvaring robbed me of my libido. Insertion was uncomfortable for 30 seconds, just felt crampy afterwards. The first 6 months on Paragard were absolutely brutal. Cramps like I couldn't believe and more blood than I knew what to do with. Periods lasted for about 10 days on average. I figured it would just take time for my body to adjust. I'm 2 years in and my symptoms have lessened slightly, but for the most part I'm spending the better part of the month exhausted and in horrible pain. Having it removed this week and cannot wait to use a birth control that doesn't suck the life out of me. Do not recommend."