Birth Control
"I had been on the pill for 6 years before I switched to the Copper IUD. I decided to switch because I was sick of the idea of ingesting so many hormones daily, and the side effects that came with taking those hormones. I have had the IUD in for about 4 months now, it cost me $150, and I&#039;m loving it. I forget it&#039;s even there in fact.



I&#039;ll be honest, the procedure of having the IUD put in was painful but it&#039;s not unbearable. It feels like your worst menstrual cramp and lasts about 3 minutes. My doctor said I&#039;d be able to feel a string hanging down (for taking it out) but I haven&#039;t been able to feel anything and neither has my boyfriend. If I had to complain, my periods are longer and my cramps are a lot worse but nothing I can&#039;t handle."