birth control
"I got the ParaGard inserted in May 2013 without thinking to read any reviews first.  The insertion was quite uncomfortable followed by very uncomfortable days.  My periods became longer, more painful, and heavier for about 2 years, but they have finally evened back out to normal.  I am 28 now and have not had children so the biggest downside is the constant paranoia of is it still there (the strings were cut too short for me to check myself).  When I am not doubting the location of it, I love it.  I enjoy the reassurance that I likely won't become a Mommy before I'm ready.  There seem to be varying experiences here, so if you choose to try it, give it time for things to return to normal unless the side effects are clearly too severe."