https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 00:17:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experiences-with-paraguard#post-1798359 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 01:53:28 +0000 lamariniere 1798359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have the Paraguard brand, but I do have a copper IUD (different brand in Europe). For me, I had very heavy bleeding the week after insertion (about 8 weeks pp) and I think it jump-started my period (I was and am still EBF). The first three periods were really heavy, but no crazy cramping. The last few have been more like my normal periods. They are only slightly heavier and longer, but no cramping or pain. Neither my SO or I feel it when DTD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experiences-with-paraguard#post-1798340 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:04:01 +0000 JessKas 1798340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love mine. I had one pre LO too, and the insertion was so easy for the second one. I never feel it and love that it has no hormones. My period isn't extra heavy this time. When I had it pre-baby it was only heavier the first few cycles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experiences-with-paraguard#post-1798306 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 22:50:26 +0000 LovelyPlum 1798306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: can I ask, what did you decide to go with?</p> <p>@nadsia: thanks for weighing in! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experiences-with-paraguard#post-1798283 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 22:06:15 +0000 nadsia 1798283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had one since January. I'm still breastfeeding so I haven't had any bleeding. I think it's great. I haven't gained any weight, been extra cranky, or any of the other hormone relayed things that happen. I CAN occasionally feel it when DTD but it isn't anything to stop over and DH says he can't. I vote yes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experiences-with-paraguard#post-1798277 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 22:00:20 +0000 matador84 1798277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to have a paraguard but decided against it after I read too many stories of heavy bleeding and migration. Can't speak personally having it, just my own research! I really wanted a no hormone option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experiences-with-paraguard#post-1798266 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 21:46:25 +0000 LovelyPlum 1798266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have one? Do you like it? We are exploring options for family planning, and I'm just not sure what to do. I like that Paraguard has no hormones, and I would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks in advance :) </p>