birth control
"I decided to choose paragard because I haven't done well in the past on hormones. I tend to be very sensitive to hormones and feel sick, gain weight and become very emotional. I decided to try paraguard and so far have loved it. Yes you have cramps and slightly longer periods, but you get your period almost to the hour every month. I have always had heavier/worse cramps than most people I know so this has been nothing for me (at least nothing some advil or a little wine can't fix!) It was a little painful being put in BUT its effective right away and lasts for 10 years!! I have had this for almost a full year now and will definitely be keeping it until I decide to have children."