Comparing Mononessa vs ParaGard

For Birth Control I have been on this birth control for 3 months now. At first I didn't really notice anything, but recently I have realized that I have gained a couple pounds, even though I work out 5 times a week and eat relatively healthy. The worst part is my mood- I'll be happy-go-lucky one second, then become a psycho emotional wreck the next. I flip out about EVERYTHING and get really upset; I used to be very mellow and laid back. However, it has really cleared up my skin and my period is regular now.

For Birth Control Been taking this birth control for 8 months now since giving birth. Pros are light periods that last 3-4 days, 5 tops and they always come on time. No pregnancy so that's good. Cons.. (Well, my only MAJOR con) is WEIGHT GAIN!!!! I am constantly gaining weight every month and it's scary. Every time I step on the scale I've gained another 2-3lbs. I don't even eat a lot & have never gained weight this rapidly in my life. So far I've gained 13lbs since starting this pill.. It's depressing & I cry about it. Also it is almost impossible to lose the weight other than practically starving yourself. Contraceptive side of Mononessa is good but the weight gain is NO GO!!!

For Birth Control I've had it for a year and a half. Insertion hurt but was quick. At first, the cramps that came along with my period were bad, I'd stay home some nights to put a heat pad on my back and take Tylenol. Mind you, before the IUD I NEVER had cramps in my life, so thats something to keep in mind. After about 6 months, the cramps somewhat settled down, but are still present. Another thing is the heaviness of my period. Ever since I got the IUD there are always about 2 days during my period where my flow is EXTREMELY heavy. I'm talking about changing a big pad every hour or two. I began using a menstrual cup which holds much more blood, and even then I'll have to change the cup every 3-5 hours. Its during these 2 days of heavy flow that my cramps are very present, even now. Otherwise, my flow is pretty light, and my cramps are minimal. Also I get very mild cramps here and there about 5 days before my period which lets me know its coming. Its all up to whether or not the pros outweigh the cons.

For Birth Control Paragard was the first BC ever used at 27yrs old, after my second child. The first 3-6 months were horrible heavy periods but they adjusted to heavy bleeding the first 2 days of my period... Everything was going great until 2 yrs later, now 29 out of no where I started feeling heart palpitations, trouble breathing, sweating. I figured it was high blood pressure and scheduled an appointment right away. I'm perfectly healthy but was asked to get lab work done and also asked about my birth control....Doctor told me that IUD's cause heart palpitations. Lab work came back with mild Anemia, so now I'm really bummed out because I no longer feel safe with these BC options, but also after doing some research, heart palpitations may persist after removal.