Contraception Reviews

Lowdown57119

Joined at October 2023

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10th Oct 23
Paragard IUD

The insertion process was a bit painful, but not the worst experience in my case. I would highly recommend tanking some pain medication beforehand. After insertion I experienced some stronger cramps and my period became a bit heavier for a few months (I was coming off the pill and had lighter periods). Now for the past two months my periods have been lighter than ever with only a couple days of light bleeding at most. My cramps feel a bit worse when I get them, but that doesn’t happen too frequently to me.

 
Lowdown65566
15th Feb 24

Did you ever have heavier periods? I love the non hormonal option but I have heavy periods and don’t really want them to get worse

 

Time used

3 - 6 months

Still using

Impact whilst using

Mood

Somewhat positive

Skin

No change

Sex drive

Increased

Weight

No change

Bleeds

Lighter

Other side effects whilst using
 Period like cramps
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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