Reviewer: rae, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had the paragard inserted yesterday. The worst pain lasted two minutes during the insertion its self. It was intense but short lived. For the next four hours after insertion I had much lighter craps that came in waves, so not constant but unpleasant. I took 800mg IB profen 45 minutes before insertion. (note: taking 800 means that you should not take more for eight hours.) I took 400mg after 8 h ... Show Full Comment

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I had the paragard inserted yesterday. The worst pain lasted two minutes during the insertion its self. It was intense but short lived. For the next four hours after insertion I had much lighter craps that came in waves, so not constant but unpleasant. I took 800mg IB profen 45 minutes before insertion. (note: taking 800 means that you should not take more for eight hours.) I took 400mg after 8 hours. The next day I did not have cramps any more. So 24 hours later, I feel normal. I have never had a baby and the doctor told me that my cervix was narrow. during insertion the pain sent me in to "minor shock" and I became very sweaty and disoriented. For me personally though and since on the next day I feel fine, I am please with the procedure.
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Reviewer: playzsoccer, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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REALLY like my Paragard!! I'm 39 and had 2 children vaginally. I had Paragard inserted 6 months ago. I did take 3 Advil before procedure after reading the reviews on here. It was moderately painful but lasted like 10 mins. There was some cramping that night but it didn't require me taking anything. I've always had 5 day periods and very little cramping. Now, I have 6 days periods ... Show Full Comment

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REALLY like my Paragard!! I'm 39 and had 2 children vaginally. I had Paragard inserted 6 months ago. I did take 3 Advil before procedure after reading the reviews on here. It was moderately painful but lasted like 10 mins. There was some cramping that night but it didn't require me taking anything. I've always had 5 day periods and very little cramping. Now, I have 6 days periods and very heavy the 1st couple of days. So, buy some heavy duty tampons & pads!! The day before I start my period I have some noticeable cramping now but don't take anything for it. With all that being said, I still love this form of BC. I didn't do well remembering or being on BC pills. I wouldn't trade it for another form out there!!!
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I got the paragard in place april 16. I took 3 advil and let me tell you when they were done I was like thats it. The dr laughed and said yes. I said I seen alot of negative reviews online so I was very nervous. I have two kids both cesections. I cramped for a week but nothing advil can't solve :)My first period came spotted for 3 days before and then was heavy for 5 days. On the 6th day it sl ... Show Full Comment

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I got the paragard in place april 16. I took 3 advil and let me tell you when they were done I was like thats it. The dr laughed and said yes. I said I seen alot of negative reviews online so I was very nervous. I have two kids both cesections. I cramped for a week but nothing advil can't solve :)My first period came spotted for 3 days before and then was heavy for 5 days. On the 6th day it slowed down and was finished by that night. A month later its like its not even there. My string did disappear but came back right after my period and disappeared again. They did a ultrasound and seen the paragard was in place. So I say the paragard it happy floating in my uterus lol. Oh well heres to 10 years of no more babies.
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Reviewer: cmt0110, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have used this product for over a year now and had it removed yesterday. My reason for removal was the cramping. Truth be told, my uterus did not like the foreign object that was forced within its crevices, and each month when I had my period, my camping was horrific. I was told by my doctor that the cramping was not due to the product. However, yesterday was the second day of my cycle, which is ... Show Full Comment

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I have used this product for over a year now and had it removed yesterday. My reason for removal was the cramping. Truth be told, my uterus did not like the foreign object that was forced within its crevices, and each month when I had my period, my camping was horrific. I was told by my doctor that the cramping was not due to the product. However, yesterday was the second day of my cycle, which is usually the day I cramp the most, and my theory was instantly proven correct. I had been cramping severely prior to my appointment and, I kid you not, the moment the product was removed.. the cramping vanished. Please note that prior to using this product, I would rarely experience cramping. When I did, it was very minor.. not even bad enough to use pain killers. So, in conclusion, if you can handle the cramping, I'd say this is the best bet because of its hormone free method. I, however, will live birth control free from here on out. Best of luck.
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Reviewer: Katara's mom , 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have had a multitude of unexplainable symptoms. Hairloss, proneness to infection, extreme fatigue, muscle aches, vertigo, diarrhea, nausea, extreme pain (and I gave natural childbirth and passed a kidney stone drug free), heavy, prolonged bleeding, and pain during sex. I actually almost lost my career, as they thought it was lupus. Thank god I'm ANA negative and was able to put the puzzle to ... Show Full Comment

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I have had a multitude of unexplainable symptoms. Hairloss, proneness to infection, extreme fatigue, muscle aches, vertigo, diarrhea, nausea, extreme pain (and I gave natural childbirth and passed a kidney stone drug free), heavy, prolonged bleeding, and pain during sex. I actually almost lost my career, as they thought it was lupus. Thank god I'm ANA negative and was able to put the puzzle together. Ladies, it's a foreign object in your body, your body will treat it as such and create antibodies to fight it, thus taking away your immune system from what it needs to be doing.
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