Ashley - I have a child (14) but I did have an IUD. I have known women who love them but for me it didn't work out too well. It got imbedded in the wall of my uterus which was incredibly painful while it was in, and having it removed was an absolute nightmare. I also found it really increased my cramps and I believe contributed greatly to endometriosis. I think what happened to me was an extreme example, so I would ask as many women as you can their experience.