birth control
"I've now had Paragard for about 9 1/2 months and I love it! Insertion was a bit painful, and I have had a child, however it's quick and brief so it's something worth overlooking. I cramped for about 3-4 days after insertion, but nothing that was debilitating. Fast forward 9 1/2 months and the ONLY pitfall has been the monthly cramping during ovulation and the day before my period begins. I never had cramps before Paragard, but I still think the product is worth it. Also, my periods definitely extended from 5 days to 7-8 days and were MUCH heavier, to the point where I've bled through my jeans after changing a tampon just an hour beforehand. With that said though, the last 2 months my periods have been lighter and not so crazy."