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s/o Birth Control - Anyone with Paraguard experience?

seattlestefseattlestef member
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Just looking into my options and this one seems like a good possible candidate since it is long term and non hormonal. Any experiences - good or bad?
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Re: s/o Birth Control - Anyone with Paraguard experience?

  • OctoberloveOctoberlove member

    I've had the Paragard since December.  It was easy to get.  I had some cramping for about a week off and on, but nothing unbearable.  I also had some spotting for the first month.  My periods are heavier, (but getting lighter each time) and longer, (like 7 days vs. 5).  Other than that, it's been great!  It's really nice to not worry about anything.  I had some problems with weight gain and waning libido, (that makes me sounds like an old man), so not being on hormones has been a great choice for me.

    If you go for it, check out your insurance coverage so you won't have any surprises.  I had to pay my co-pay and about $150 for the insertion after insurance.  But I don't have to have a monthly prescription refilled, so I guess it evens out.

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  • bunchbunch member
    I'm on month 3 with the paraguard.  My OB didn't recommend it, since it can make heavy periods heavier, but I insisted because I'm over hormonal stuff.  First period was heavy and crampy, but the 2nd was just extra heavy- no cramps at all (which I usually always have).  But when I say heavy, I'm not kidding- the first few days I'd have one section of the day where I'd go through 3 tampons+pads in an hour.  But that really heavy only was one section a day, though the rest was crazy heavy too.  My understanding is that it does get better.  And I feel WAY better about not being on hormones anymore, plus I'm still nursing.  I'd recommend it, even though it has made for heavier periods so far. 
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  • Brynnie2010Brynnie2010

    I have had Paraguard for a year now.  It was a huge plus that it is non hormonal, and also that I can keep it longer than Mirena.  I knew I wanted an IUD and this one was the best fit for me.

    If I remember correctly, the cramping after being inserted only lasted about a day for me.  My periods were always on the heavier side, so they are about the same for me now, but they did increase in length from about 5 days to 7. 

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