birth control
"I am 26, no children or previous pregnancies, have been using a variety of hormonal birth control pills since I was 14yrs old. Suddenly my insurance stopped paying for my pills, I made a few phone calls and found out that ParaGard & the cost of placing it would be 100% covered by my insurance ($20 copay). I had only 1 friend who has the ParaGard but she said it didn't hurt a bit and was great for avoiding mood swings associated with hormonal BC. I have never been one to claim anything against my BC pills, but after switching I absolutely noticed a huge increase in my energy level! I also noticed my sex drive went up! I have had it for about 8 months. The placement was the most painful thing I've ever felt - but it gets better, and it works!"