http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239 basically, this was my experience with the paragard: 1. Dec 2004 - Paragard iud was placed post-partum after my 2nd daughter was born. i was breast-feeding, and had no noticeable symptoms until Nov 2005. 2. Nov 2005 - had my first period since my daugh Wed, 28 May 2008 13:10:24 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=8664 I have had the paragaurd IUD since 2005 after the birth of my 2nd child. Ever since having it placed I have had really bad,irregular periods, between period bleeding and cramping. Starting the end of 2007 I have had several episodes lasting 3-4 days of sev http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=8664 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:39:14 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=8891 I am stunned that I've finally found two people who are having the same problems as I am with Paragard. I had it put in after having my second child in June 06. Since day one, I've had terrible cramping, long heavy periods, back paid, upper leg pain, fat http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=8891 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:23:27 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=8951 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=8951 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:41:54 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=11914 i had my 2nd baby in Oct of 07 and was given the depo shot, even though i didnt want it bcuz i knew i was gonna do the paraguard when i healed up in 6 weeks. So 6 weeks after baby was born I got the Paraguard (i choose it bcuz of i didnt want anymore synth http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=11914 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:47:10 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=14628 I hope the previous posters read this still...I just had the paragard IUD inserted on Friday November 14, 2008. The insertion went fine not to painful and I was fine right after. All weekend I didnt have any cramping or pain but that following Monday I am http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=14628 Mon, 11 May 2009 09:53:54 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=19702 I know how you feel, I have not had it as bad as you and I am sorry you had such a bad experience, but I have had my paraguard for a year now and my periods have gotten increasingly heavier as the months go on. Right now I have had on and off heavy bleedin http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30239?item=19702