Comparing Mirena vs ParaGard

For Birth Control: The first 6 months with it I had constant cramping it was horrible don’t let them sugar coat it the pain will have you hunched over crying and unable to move, it eventually gets better. I know everybody’s different but I’ve gained 60 lbs since I’ve had It inserted I’m going on year 2 with it and I haven’t had a period since I got it. It does cause discomfort during intercourse **tmi** You’ll most likely have to find a certain position that doesn’t hurt you and stick with it every time. Overall it’s a good birth control, just like every other one they’re side effects to having it.

For Birth Control: I have used the Mirena at least 3 different times. I would choose the Mirena each time with change out every 2 years. My last Mirena was a little over 5 years. The past 3 years I started to experience vertigo, ear and vision issues. At first it would happen only few times a year. Now, I'd say over this past year my symptoms have gotten worst. I seem to be affected daily. I now see an ENT and Neuro specialist. My symptoms have escalated to severe "complicated migraines", vertigo, nausea, vomiting, pressure feeling behind my eyes, ear pressure, ringing, high anxiety levels that I never had before, rise in blood pressure. Like I stated, it is uncertain if the Mirena plays a role in my symptoms. However, given the severity of my symptoms and the use of the Mirena as my birth control method, removal of the Mirena was advised.

For Birth Control: I got my IUD inserted in March of 2017, when I was 19. I had never been pregnant. Insertion was the most painful experience of my life. I took ibuprofen and valium. I could barely walk afterward, and my bf had to drive. I had severe cramping and pain. I bled like crazy and my periods have lasted 2+ weeks since then. I get cramping 3/4 weeks per month with the IUD, and pain on the left side. I cramp at the beginning and end of my period, and the ones at the end are worse. I am left stuck in bed with a heating pad, writhing and sweating. I get pain from my IUD before, during and after sex as well. I have gotten terrible cystic acne on my cheeks, which I never had before, and extreme PMS. I have had joint pain, UTI'S and yeast infections. I will be getting it removed ASAP. My strings disappeared within 2 months of insertion, so I may need surgery to remove it. I'd rather find out I'm pregnant than deal with another month of this BS.

For Birth Control: I had this inserted 6 days ago. Insertion was much more painful than I expected (and this is from a mom who had a drug free birth nine years ago!), perhaps because I had not taken any pain killers in advance. I literally cried out at a certain moment. I am trying to be optimistic about the benefits, but the last two nights I’ve had severe cramps - like labor contraction cramps that leave you doubled over. I’ve also felt extremely bloated and hyper conscious of a weight/pressure/presence in my lower abdomen. There has also been constant discharge and spotting. Will see if these symptoms get better in the next months and curious to see how my period will be. Will then decide whether it’s worth keeping it in.