Birth Control
"I chose the Paragard since it was hormone free and a long term birth control option. Insertion wasn&#039;t very painful, but I did bleed for 4 days afterwards. The first 6 months my periods were extremely painful and 7-8 days long. After 6 months the cramping wasn&#039;t as bad but the length of period remained. I&#039;ve had it over a year and have noticed some extreme differences in my life. I feel fatigued often, have gained 10 lbs without a dietary change, my mood swings are crazy. I can&#039;t prove that Paragard is the cause of these, but I have a great reason to believe that. I am having it removed this week and I cannot wait."