birth control
"I had the ParaGard IUD in for 8 yrs. When they first inserted it it hurt so bad and had experienced pain in my lower abdomen for days. I bled heavy for a week and spotted here and there during 2 month stretch. I also menstruated every 2-3 weeks during 2 months also. It got better and my body adjusted. My periods lasted up to 8 days each time for 8years. This past Feb, I had it removed and had the tubal ligation. Now my periods last 5 days. I believe the IUD blocked my menstruation and caused it to come slowly and that's why it lasted longer.  IUD was great for me because I didn't have to think about missing a pill, and other conceptions such as Mirena, Nuva ring, Depo shot, and pills are way to hormonal and can cause problems...."