birth control
"For 6 mo I have been on meds (lamictal) that may effect the efficacy of hormonal birth control (I was on NuvaRing). Hormonal BC and Lamictal are known to have a reaction with each other, but they're not positive just how much of a reaction, but it MAY decrease the efficacy of BOTH medications by 50%. 

I opted to switch to Paragard because it's the only non-hormonal IUD on the market. 

I was terrified to get one because of everything I read here. I was expecting "THE WORST PAIN OF MY LIFE". I was so scared they prescribed me a Xanax for the day of my appointment. 

It was slightly weird feeling. I felt a few cramps as it was going in, but not even as bad as a period cramp. No spotting. No cramping after. Today is day 1. Update coming soon."