During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps that would last for about two minutes of intense pain, then just be achy for about three minutes, then intense pain again. I debated going to the emergency room, but I called my doctor and she said it was normal. Today I feel fine (if not extremely horny lol) but I'm nervous about tonight and whether it will be like last night. Overall I feel pretty good about how I feel- has anyone else had any experience with an IUD? I'd love to hear some encouraging stories- everyone always talks about the bad stuff, but I just really need something positive lol
IUD placement
During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps that would last for about two minutes of intense pain, then just be achy for about three minutes, then intense pain again. I debated going to the emergency room, but I called my doctor and she said it was normal. Today I feel fine (if not extremely horny lol) but I'm nervous about tonight and whether it will be like last night. Overall I feel pretty good about how I feel- has anyone else had any experience with an IUD? I'd love to hear some encouraging stories- everyone always talks about the bad stuff, but I just really need something positive lol
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During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps ... more
During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps that would last for about two minutes of intense pain, then just be achy for about three minutes, then intense pain again. I debated going to the emergency room, but I called my doctor and she said it was normal. Today I feel fine (if not extremely horny lol) but I'm nervous about tonight and whether it will be like last night. Overall I feel pretty good about how I feel- has anyone else had any experience with an IUD? I'd love to hear some encouraging stories- everyone always talks about the bad stuff, but I just really need something positive lol less
Which type of IUD did you get? My experiences are with Mirena, so that's what I'll be talking about.
Like you, insertion was very painful for me. I think the first month or so was a roller coaster of pain and cramping, some spotting, and then nothing, all to have it come back again with some MORE pain and spotting. The following months, my uterus finally "accepted" its new roommate and learned to live with it. I hear that's the hardest part. Over time, though, the cramps and pain dwindle down. I have had my IUD for a little over a year now. Until recently, I'd have occasional cramping or spotting, but for the most part, I was generally free of pain after the first few months. So, there is hope things will get better! My advice to you would be to make friends with a heat pack and learn Reiki (energy work) or have someone do Reiki on you. If I knew about Reiki when I went through that first month, I think things would have been much smoother. Surprisingly the whole "mind over matter" trick really works. Visualize your IUD and uterus getting along, lol!
During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps ... more
During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps that would last for about two minutes of intense pain, then just be achy for about three minutes, then intense pain again. I debated going to the emergency room, but I called my doctor and she said it was normal. Today I feel fine (if not extremely horny lol) but I'm nervous about tonight and whether it will be like last night. Overall I feel pretty good about how I feel- has anyone else had any experience with an IUD? I'd love to hear some encouraging stories- everyone always talks about the bad stuff, but I just really need something positive lol less
However, I will say that the best thing was just never worrying about birth control for 3 years. There was never a moment where I worried about getting pregnant and I loved the carefree sex, and I hope you do too!
During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps ... more
During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps that would last for about two minutes of intense pain, then just be achy for about three minutes, then intense pain again. I debated going to the emergency room, but I called my doctor and she said it was normal. Today I feel fine (if not extremely horny lol) but I'm nervous about tonight and whether it will be like last night. Overall I feel pretty good about how I feel- has anyone else had any experience with an IUD? I'd love to hear some encouraging stories- everyone always talks about the bad stuff, but I just really need something positive lol less
During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps ... more
During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps that would last for about two minutes of intense pain, then just be achy for about three minutes, then intense pain again. I debated going to the emergency room, but I called my doctor and she said it was normal. Today I feel fine (if not extremely horny lol) but I'm nervous about tonight and whether it will be like last night. Overall I feel pretty good about how I feel- has anyone else had any experience with an IUD? I'd love to hear some encouraging stories- everyone always talks about the bad stuff, but I just really need something positive lol less
During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps ... more
During the placement it was awful- some of the worst pain I've even felt, but when I left the office it felt fine. Last night, however, I had cramps that would last for about two minutes of intense pain, then just be achy for about three minutes, then intense pain again. I debated going to the emergency room, but I called my doctor and she said it was normal. Today I feel fine (if not extremely horny lol) but I'm nervous about tonight and whether it will be like last night. Overall I feel pretty good about how I feel- has anyone else had any experience with an IUD? I'd love to hear some encouraging stories- everyone always talks about the bad stuff, but I just really need something positive lol less