Do you have an IUD?

OregonPachey · February 2012

Mine is being placed next week. The only question I have is if it hurts to be put in? My doctor suggested taking Advil beforehand to ease the pain.

Cobra11 · February 2012

I have Mirena and there was 1 little part that hurt, almost like AF cramps and that was it.

ashleygirl04 · February 2012

Just a little uncomfortable and a slight pinch. I did take advil before each time. Good luck!

TheLuckiest77777 · February 2012

I have Mirena (am getting it out next week) and it was a little painful when they put it in, but I just took some deep breaths and it was pretty quick. Basically like heavy cramping. But the worst part for me was that I was REALLY bloated for several weeks afterwards, and the progesterone made my face break out for several months. I have always had nearly perfect skin, so this was unusual. My periods decreased to nothing by the 3rd month and I have gone about 18 months with just tiny spotting here and there...no period. The convenience of it has been awesome. But I do think it's made me hold on to weight more than I used to. I eat right and work out and am having more trouble losing weight than before. I've read that can be a side effect for some, so just throwing that out there. Good luck!

blueeyedgirl27 · February 2012

For me getting it placed was extremely painful. But, I didn't have it done 6 weeks PP like most women do. I switched BC to the Mirena about 16 months after DD was born. I figured it was probably so uncomfortable because my cervix wasn't nearly as soft and open as it would've been 6 weeks PP so take this with a grain of salt. I took 600mg Motrin when I got home and that did nothing for me. I spent the rest of the day curled up on the couch. I guess my uterus was pretty pissed off! It took a week for the cramping to go away. Again, my experience isn't typical! My SIL had hers placed at her first PP appointment and had no issues. I personally hate the Mirena and can't wait to get it removed in two weeks. I plan on looking at other BC options after I have my next child.

laurynfaerie · February 2012

My doc said I must have a "tough cervix", because I didn't feel a thing. Other than the speculum. I guess it just depends on the person. And I have an extremely low pain tolerance.

SCBride2007 · March 2012

I'm not going to sugar-coat it-- mine hurt. A LOT. I am positive that I have a very sensitive cervix, but regardless, it hurt. I spent the rest of the day curled up, and was just thankful it was over. The next day I was fine, and I had the paraguard in for two years-- I had it removed because it caused me to have a lot of mid-cycle cramping, and extremely heavy periods that lasted 8-10 days.

KitT.Kat · March 2012

SCBride2007:
I'm not going to sugar-coat it-- mine hurt. A LOT. I am positive that I have a very sensitive cervix, but regardless, it hurt. I spent the rest of the day curled up, and was just thankful it was over. The next day I was fine, and I had the paraguard in for two years-- I had it removed because it caused me to have a lot of mid-cycle cramping, and extremely heavy periods that lasted 8-10 days.

All of this. I almost passed out and sat in my car for almost 30mins before I could bring myself to try and drive home because of the pain. My doctor warned me though that because I did not go into labor that it would probably hurt really bad.

I read somewhere that the more kids you have, the less it hurts but who knows!

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