So ive had the paraguard iud in for around 2 years. Had lots of fluctuations with it. Initially I only wanted it because its the only non-hormonal birth control. But ive been having a hard time with it. My left ovary hurts often, especially approaching my period, hurts when i have sex (not every time) even though my gyno said its sitting normally. Ive also gotten worse mood swings. Im considering getting it taken out but reallllyyy don’t want to take hormonal bc. So that would leave condoms only, which would be a problem for my BF as hes said in the past he never uses/used them (dont worry we were both tested before dating) so i feel a bit stuck, because we are pretty sexual people. But i also feel like i need to give my vagina/cervix a break after having the damn iud in there. Idk im just looking for opinions or similar experiences.