https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:52:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paragard-1#post-1521425 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 23:08:15 +0000 JessKas 1521425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one pre baby and got another after having LO. It was SO much easier getting it after baby and I'm very happy with it. I still haven't gotten my period back, but before it only made my cycle a little heavier. I had bad experiences with hormonal birth control and it really messed up my cycle. I love that the paraguard is super effective but hormone free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paragard-1#post-1521287 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 21:05:59 +0000 newname_99 1521287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like you I wanted to steer clear of hormonal birth control so i am having one put in April 4th...i'll let you know how it goes!!! i am a bit worried it'll be very painful but i'm hoping it wont be too bad. having had a baby 6 weeks ago I am not looking to have another any time soon!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paragard-1#post-1521107 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:44:55 +0000 Applesandbananas 1521107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so conflicted!</p> <p>I need a long-term birth control (daily pill? ha! I'd forget my head if it weren't attached!) but I'd prefer non hormonal. </p> <p>I'm hoping my dr has some advice tomorrow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paragard-1#post-1519129 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 08:36:14 +0000 MCD919 1519129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wish there were better reviews here... I'm getting mine in next week and hoping for the best because I don't want to do anything hormonal before we ttc #2. My sister has had one for years and had no issue conceiving #3 after. She says her periods were heavier for awhile, but nothing unbearable and they've leveled off now. Here's hoping...!</p> <p>ETA my doctor also said she has the paraguard and recommends it. She's in her mid-30s I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paragard-1#post-1519004 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 07:37:43 +0000 DillonLion 1519004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: probably go back on the pill. I didnt want to do hormones, but I never had side effects woth hormonal bc. And they never left me with daily cramps and two week long periods! I just went on a beach vacation and bled the entire time. Miserable.</p> <p>Mirena has localized hormones as opposed to ingesting them...but I am turned off by IUDs now because of this experience so I wont be getting Mirena. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paragard-1#post-1518998 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 07:27:51 +0000 lamariniere 1518998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DillonLion: Ugh, sorry to hear it didn't work out for you. Can I be nosy and ask what you are going to use instead? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paragard-1#post-1518950 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 06:27:24 +0000 DillonLion 1518950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had it about three months. Most days I have cramping and my periods have been two weeks long each. I am having it taken out next week. I wish it worked better for me, but I am just not happy with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paragard-1#post-1518941 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 06:24:42 +0000 lamariniere 1518941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got mine inserted almost 2 months ago at about 8 weeks PP. I'm still not sure if I like it. I had heavy bleeding the first week and then something that seemed like a period last week even thought I'm EBF. I've also had random spotting. I'm giving it time though. I will not take HBC ever again, so this really needs to work. Other than that, insertion was totally painless and my husband doesn't feel anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paragard-1#post-1518919 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 05:14:29 +0000 Applesandbananas 1518919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have a paragard? DH and I are leaning towards one and done (or possibly TTC in 2+ years but likely one and done) so I like that Paragard is good for 10+ years and it's non-hormonal. </p> <p>Does anyone have any experiences? </p>