birth control
"Had this inserted after my son was born. Chose it because there were no hormones involved. The procedure itself was very simple. It didnt hurt. Felt like a pinch and thats it. I wore it for a year, didn't get pregnant. So I guess it did what it was supposed to do. But my periods were horrible. I used to have the easiest periods. After putting paraguard, periods went on for upto 10 days. Pads would be super soaked and I was afraid to put on tampons.  After a year, the thread came off. Thats when I decided to get rid of it.  I won't wear it again, or recommend it. But then again, if you dont like it, you can always take it out (setting aside all the severe complications)"