birth control
"Copper IUD inserted just under a year ago under general anaesthetic so insertion was pain free. Afterwards I had cramps a little, not too bad until 3 days later my boyfriend and I had sex (we waited the 3 days we were told) lol worst idea ever. That was v painful. First 4 months of my period were pretty rough, cramps were worse than they were beforehand (which were pretty bad already) but fought through them. Now my period is about the same as It was before. Cramps aren't nearly as bad as they were and usually just day 1 & 2 of period. LOVE the ease of the IUD and wouldn't go back to hormones which made my mind go a bit weird. 100% worth it."