birth control
"I had a copper IUD for 5 years and loved it. Yes, my periods became heavier and lasted longer (from av 3 days to approx 7), but they were spot on time every month. Intercourse was great and simpe. I then had my coil changed at the age of 25, replaced with another copper IUD. My second one caused me nothing but trouble...periods for 10 days with spotting / random days in between; stomach cramps all the way through the month; sex was painful for both my partner and I, and I'd coil up in agony afterwards and would bleed pretty much every time. I've just had it removed, after 1 and a half years, and will have to settle for condoms as I cannot have any form of contraception with hormones. That's life, but I already feel loads better..."