Contraception Reviews

Lowdown67456

Joined at March 2024

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19th Mar 24
Paragard IUD

I've never used any forms of birth control before, so I don't know what to compare it to other than being normal and not on birth control. Insertion was uncomfortable but not very painful, and I had pain in my cervix and spotting for about a week afterward. My body adjusted very quickly and I had normally spaced periods right after. The most noticeable difference is that my period is lighter and longer. My sex drive noticeably decreased, and my emotions are dampened/numbed. I forget that I even have it 99% of the time, as I don't notice it in my daily life. If all you're looking for is plain and simple low-maintenance birth control, this is it.

 

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Still using

Impact whilst using

Mood

Don't know

Skin

Got worse

Sex drive

Reduced

Weight

No change

Bleeds

Lighter

Other side effects whilst using
 Cystitis
Experiences coming off Paragard IUD

No experience provided

Impact after using

Mood

Don't know

Skin

Don't know

Sex drive

Don't know

Weight

Don't know

Cycle return to normal

18 months - 3 years

Other side effects after using

No side effects provided

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