T.
I just wanted to weigh in and let you know that I had the Paragard IUD and had a miserable time. At the outset I told myself I would give it a years time to see how I felt about that choice.
I had the most horrible periods ever in my life-heavy bleeding and clotting every month. In addition I experienced bloating, dry mouth, dry eyes, irritability.
I finally had it removed 13 mths after insertion. I am back on the pill and still determining what will be our next course of action.
My husband was all set to get a vasectomy but heard some negative comments from other men so we opted against that.
It's a tough decision but wanted to share the other side of the IUD. Remember everyone is different and this is the copper IUD that I had such horrible experience with.
My sister has the Mirena IUD and LOVES it! Very little to no period every month is her experience with her monthly cycle.
Everyone is different. Hope you are happy with your choice.
Take care,
F.