My doctor wanted me to have the ParaGard ... because they didn't want me having hormones after a blood clot. I went in for the insertion and even after him telling them specifically PARAGARD, the office still ordered Mirena.
I have just had my ParaGard removed because I am pregnant. Thanks ParaGard! Insertion was horrible, cramping was bad for a day. Periods were much heavier and longs ... but I couldn't get pregnant and that was good ...
At least the ParaGard didn't make the pregnancy ectopic. They are still somewhat worried that I will miscarry as my hcg levels aren't doing what they would like. But, there is a heartbeat so forward we go. I will be having my tubes tied after the baby is born.