I just had a baby and am looking for new BC. I want to try the Paragard IUD because it doesn't have hormones. I have a few questions about it first.

1. How much did you ladies pay to have it put in?

2. Does it hurt to have it put in?

3. Is it a really effective method of BC?

Thanks ladies! Feel free to add whatever else you like.


Chelci

1. How much did you ladies pay to have it put in? My insurance paid $564. I did have to file a grievance to get them to cover it tho (HMO)

2. Does it hurt to have it put in? I felt a pinch similar to a pap smear. Afterwards I experienced dizziness, nausea, and cramping, but I took an Ibuprofen and the symptoms went away and didn't return.

3. Is it a really effective method of BC? It's as effective as female sterilization

It did cause me to spot for about 3-4 days after insertion and when my cycle returned (I was bfing) the bleeding was quite a bit heavier for the first 3 months or so. I didn't have cramping any worse than when I was off hormonal birth control.

Thank you for answering my questions.

Wow! That's a lot of money! Did you have to pay anything out of pocket?

Just the $10 co-pay.