ParaGard User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2015

For Birth Control "No issues at all here. People said it hurts getting it in- didn't hurt me. People said it caused them heavy bleeding- not me. Severe cramps-nope. Spotting/bleeding between periods- no. I'm also sure that what you "experience" with Paraguard may depend on how your cycles were before getting it put in. I love it."

• Tano
• September 3, 2020

For Birth Control "I used Nexplanon before and had terrible mood swings so I thought Paraguard would be a better alternative being non-hormonal. I had ParaGard for 4 months and noticed I was way more fatigued and anxious with bad cramps and my period was heavy, I was bleeding through an extra large maxi pad in an hour. I went to get it out and they said it was stuck and I may have needed surgery to get it out! Took three tries to finally yank it out a few days ago and already feel so much calmer and less in pain. Instead I’m going to use natural family planning (apps like Lily allow you to track your cervical mucus and temperature and cycle to be more effective) with barrier methods like condoms or cervical caps during my fertile times. Really disappointed in this contraception method, I have PCOS as well and found it made my symptoms much worse than before. I wish I didn’t get it to save myself 4 months of anxiety and laying in bed with debilitating cramps."

• Kim
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 25, 2019

For Birth Control "Oh my! I just had my Paragard replaced today due to having it for 10 years. I want to point out that every single person is different. Please remember this. I had zero negative complications except for heavier periods the first few years. They did return to normal. Please do not let negative reviews stop you from trying this. It’s been the best birth control, as I had one child and that shop is closed. Again, try it for yourself. This or any IUD for that matter."

• KLT
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 12, 2023

For Birth Control "Insertion was extremely painful to me, but I was okay an hour later. I had it for one week before I wanted it out of me, the cramps were so bad I had to sit down no matter where I was, or I'd feel the urge to vomit. I kept it for 13 months, hoping it would get better, but it didn't. I was told to expect cramps and longer/heavier periods, but I didn't expect 10-14 day periods with spotting in between. I can count the days I DIDN'T bleed on one hand. I had emotional issues with Paragard as well. I was anxious, angry, and depressed, I had nothing going on in my life that would have caused the mental health issues, so I know it was the IUD. It claims to be "hormone free", but it does effect hormones. Long story short, I hated Paragard. I'm working on getting a refund, and getting the side effects the myself and other people had listed in the pamphlet through the FDA."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 11, 2020

For Birth Control "I had the Paragard for a year and a half and I experienced side effects of nausea ,hair loss , depression and really bad anxiety. I had my periods 2 times a month I was loosing a lot of blood and I talk to my doctor and she told me that the symptoms I had didn’t have anything to do with the Paragard. I recently took out the iud and all those symptoms were gone would definitely not recommend!"

• Scorned
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2019

For Birth Control "If you want to lose your baby after getting pregnant by this failure of a BC, get it. If you want to bleed heavily and almost die, get it. If you want to end up having a hysterectomy, get it. If you want copper toxicity , get it. This company is DISGUSTING! They should be ashamed for the pain, and loss you have caused."

• Fawn
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 14, 2019

For Birth Control "I had the copper IUD for 18 months. Recently just had it taken out because of considerate amount of side affects due to copper toxicity. I experienced brain fog, weight gain "40lbs" to be exact, body aches, headaches, ZERO ENERGY, stomach issues, very bad cystic acne, and my mental health declined. Also, I became severely anemic. My periods consisted with a lot of blood clots, and heavy bleeding. I would not recommend this birth control, because it took away my happiness for 18 months. I am excited to see improvements come now that this birth control is out of me. NEVER AGAIN will I put a foreign object inside my body."

• Hiano
• July 19, 2019

For Birth Control "The paragard is seriously heaven sent! I love my birth control for several reasons! 1.I NEVER have problems on it, my periods haven’t change, my bleeding isn’t heavier nor is my cramps worse. 2. Me & my husband have unprotected sex with just the paragard, we know it works amazingly! 3. It doesn’t have any hormones, so I’m not a crazy cow to everyone!"

• Bogey
• June 2, 2020

For Birth Control "I got the paragard about a month ago. Just started this month period I don't feel any pain or anything you know just the normal you know pressure from bleeding but I mean honestly I don't recognize a difference but I do know that birth control affects everyone differently. I had the hormonal IUD taken out because I noticed some weight gain and I didn't like how it made me feel anxious and irritated. I am on some prescriptions for anxiety and depression and sleep but I didn't like how that one made me feel like definitely notice a difference with this one my medications are working like they normally would and I'm not agitated at don't have weight gain I've actually lost some weight. I love this and it's not bad. It's not painful. And the bleeding isn't bad either it's pretty normal for me"

• Danni
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2019

For Birth Control "Cannot wait to get this out of me. I have had horrible insomnia, fatigued and tired all the time, feel weak, headaches, sometimes get nauseous for no reason, I have HORRIBLE cramps, menstruating or not, I've had the WORST anxiety and depression issues, awful thoughts that worsen it, no libido whatsoever, hair is constantly tangly and dry, and I get these weird painful, rashy, bumps on my face that stick around FOR EVER. I just don't feel like ME anymore and it all started after I got this IUD in Feb 2018. DON'T risk this."

• MDia
• July 25, 2019

For Birth Control "Had the Paragard put in just over a week ago and the side effects were SO severe that I had to beg to get it taken out only a week after. PLEASE do your own research on copper toxicity related to the insertion of the IUD. There is no information about this on the NHS websites but thousands of people have been affected by this. More research needs to be done on this contraceptive. Due to word length restrictions, I can only list my side effect symptoms: - anxiety and panic attacks - significant hair loss (2 bald patches a month before my wedding!!) - bloated stomach - zero energy - brain fog (felt like a zombie) - craved junk food (normally eat clean) - insomnia (usually sleep like a doormouse) I got it out a few days ago and am already feeling SO much better. Not 100% better but I’m seeing a huge improvement already. Trust your instincts over and above a medical professional telling you you shouldn’t have any symptoms from it."

• K-bear
• November 17, 2016

For Birth Control "I have had my Paragard for one year, and it's been great! Insertion was not pleasant, but it only lasts a moment and now it's nothing but a distant memory. My periods were heavier and my cramps more severe for the first three months, but after that they returned to nearly the same as before. So many people wrote about their terrible experiences that reading up almost stopped me from doing it, and now I'm so glad I got it anyway. Just remember that those who had a negative experience are more likely to post about it, so there's a bias! It's also totally possible that it will go just fine and be a fantastic BC method. Don't be too afraid to try it and see if it's right for you, you can always take it out if it's not."

• sis
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 10, 2020

For Birth Control "DO NOT GET THIS DO NOT GET THIS. You will poison your body, even if it takes years to notice you can hurt yourself. I had mine 4 years and had several horrific experiences that I thought were related to other things. At the end it was all that stupid IUD. There are many people trying to sue the company, it's not worth the risk!!"

• Celina
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 5, 2019

For Birth Control "My personal symptoms regarding copper toxicity; heart racing, anxiety insomnia, depresion, lethargic, headaches , no energy, migraines so bad I couldn't see, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, memory loss, mental fog, loss of taste, metal taste in mouth, low sex drive, my body odor was 10 times worse under arms and vaginal, hair oils double, my eyes turned darker dirty looking, the white part of eyes turned yellow, my veins in my eyes ruptured, pain in eyes, vision problems, nausea, vomit, diarrhea once a week, weight gain (20pds), felt like my body was shutting down .Oh and one more got candidiasis."

• Nanix
• December 7, 2015

For Birth Control "I did a review a month ago about the insertion, this review is just an update how the Cooper IUD Paragard is working for me for my first month, every girl concern: Sex is great he doesn't feel it, I don't feel it or get any discomfort during intercourse. Menstrual: for my surprise my period is the same, is not heavier, I don't have abnormal cramps, just the usual ones for the first or second day, days are the same for me, Overall every person and every body reacts different but to have your own experience you just have to try it, for me has been the best BC I have used.. Don't just judge the IUD Based on what you read and give it try. 10yrs of no worries is worth it.. :)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 10, 2021

For Birth Control "I've had paragard for 2 years now and ever since I've had it my mental health declined rapidly and I all of the sudden I had depression and panic attacks! I also haven't been able to sleep right or really feel like myself. I'm getting it removed tomorrow. After doing tons of research, I've found that I am not the only one who has experienced these type of issues and wanted to put this out there! I've recently been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and I've has anxiety all my life but since I've had this IUD it intensified tremendously to where its uncontrollable and I have to take medicine daily just to be "normal " I find it extremely strange. I'd think twice before using this."

• Liana
• May 5, 2020

For Birth Control "This is my second time having the Paragard IUD inserted. During the first insertion, I wound up having a terrible vasovagal attack. If you are not quite sure what that is: When your vagal nerve is triggered you can have an attack that causes extreme symptoms (sweating, shakes, diarrhea, vomiting, tunnel vision, drop in blood pressure etc.) I just had my second one inserted yesterday (I cannot handle hormones; I turn into a crazy person), and I requested a local anesthetic because of my first insertion horror story. THIS WAS THE BEST DECISION I COULD HAVE EVER MADE! The insertion was absolutely painless. I felt the first shot of the local anesthetic; the doctor allowed for a few minutes for it to kick in, then administered the other four shots--did not feel a thing! I highly recommend that if you are scared of the pain, or if you have syncope, or vasovagal attacks to, without question, request a local anesthetic."

• Msano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 1, 2020

For Birth Control "I hope this review helps someone make the decision not to get this. This birth control ruined the whole year of 2019 for me and I still don't see the light at the end of the tunnel. It affected my hormones, gave me sinus problems which led to ear problems. I was getting sciatica pain, restless legs, hip pain, brain fog, anxiety attacks, I gained so much weight, joint pain. A lot of these have gone away some have diminished and some I still deal with, even though its been 6 months since removal. I had it 2 yrs 8 months and I was In perfect health before this."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 27, 2019

For Birth Control "I got this Paragard and after about 1 year after I started to have horrible brain fog, couldn’t remember words, then started to have vision problems and dizziness, then came the headaches and cystic acne, the headaches were present every day, felt like pressure was too high inside my head, my ear started to click, I could hear my heartbeat on my ear, I was always super tired and moody, it was so hard to get out of bed, then I started having nystagmus and bruxism to the point of breaking my teeth and having jaw pain, got it removed and 90% of the symptoms went away. The liver stores the copper so it is hard to detect on serum. Worst thing I’ve done in my life."

• KRano
• June 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I love my ParaGard! I’ve had it for a month. Insertion was uncomfortable but nothing you can’t handle. Some cramps the first week, and a slightly longer heavier period, but again nothing not manageable. I love how I can’t feel it and how it is hormone free. No adverse side effects, and the best part is how I still ovulate and keep a healthy cycle. I’ve been on the pill and Mirena before, and had emotional PMS and also terrible acne. None of that with ParaGard so far, and I often react quickly to things. Don’t fear all he negative reviews. Usually people who are most angry angry write the most reviews. Most people get it, enjoy it, and move on with their lives without writing a review. I feel healthy and positive and love owning my own birth control in a positive and non hormonal way! No one method is perfect but for me it’s a great fit based on what’s available."

• Anne
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2020

For Birth Control "I got the Paragard on March 2020, I was in pain for a good 3 days. The cramps were horrible and I was on my period for a week. It did worked for birth control though, that’s the only positive thing I can say. After my period seem to end after a week I was spotting for the longest time then I started my period again. I seriously was on my period or spotting forever. I got my period twice in May. Now it’s been almost 3 months, and I couldn’t take it anymore so I got it removed. I would not recommend at all."

• Merma...
• December 13, 2019

For Birth Control "Got ParaGuard 1/2019. The pain was horrible! After only a few months, I noticed I started to have SEVERE mood swings. When I say mood swings, I mean I became a completely different person! I started to think something was wrong with me because I would get so mean that I almost ruined my relationship with my boyfriend. I tried to do several things to correct my behavior but over the past 11 months nothing worked! I talked to my dr who said IUDs are linked to several things including BV and PMDD, (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) Unfortunately, I waited an entire year before I thought to ask my Dr. about why she thought I might be feeling depressed, extremely angry and just not myself. However after she told me this information, I went and had the IUD taken out today! (12/12/19) And I know this probably sounds insane, but I feel like a normal person again and like all the side effects immediately went away! I will NEVER get a ParaGuard again! One of the worst experiences of my life!!!"

• yyryna
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 15, 2019

For Birth Control "To have it inserted wasn't really bad. I was impressed it's for 10 years and is not hormonal. I had some cramps, some bad ones and my period is definitely much heavier and lasts 10 days. It didn't change after the first 6 months, but I started bleeding between my periods. And having pain only left side. I am dealing with acne now and had horrible migraines nearly every day. I went to Dr. They said I'm fine. I am feeling very tired. I can't sleep properly and I don't have energy. I also have chest pain and again the Dr said I am fine. I used to enjoy sex but now I'm never in the mood -Never! For so long. After reading other women reviews. I related to their symptoms and can't believe the doctors don't tell you about all these side effects. I can't wait to have it removed and don't want to hear about it again! I would not recommend it to any woman. It's sad that we have to go through all this. I'm going to try the fertility awareness method. Take care! Lots of love to all women!"

• Works...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 5, 2020

For Birth Control "I got my paragard inserted about a year ago and I paid nothing since my health insurance covered the cost. I rarely had cramps during my period before getting paragard. After the insertion, I do get some cramping at the time my period starts but it is manageable and I rarely take painkillers. But the procedure of inserting it was a pain and I experienced the worst cramping on the day of the insertion. I could still manage the pain with ibuprofen and naproxen. I noticed heavier menstrual bleeding and some spotting here and there for the first few months but they subside gradually. Overall, I am very happy with my decision to get paragard because it is worry-free! Never had a child before and not planning to have one until I take this out in 10 years."

• Melymel
• February 8, 2015

For Birth Control "When they first tried to insert the Paragard the doctor had a problem. My uterus is flipped some type of way. Anyways it took the doctor and assistant to do it. A little pain but nothing like giving birth. I do have heavier period but no bad cramps. Might be too much TMI but my Sex drive has gone up since having the Paragard because it doesn't have hormones. I was on birth control and felt so tired and lazy. I love Paragard, best birth control for me."