Had an appointment with the doctor today to have the Mirena IUD inserted. The doctor explained that it wouldn't take too long, "about twice as long as getting a Pap Smear", the only pain I would feel was a "little pressure", and a "bit of cramping". Holy crap. What the hell!
It hurt like a son of a bitch! Seriously I thought I might faint. At one point I considered telling the doc, mid procedure, to "take it out". "Take in all out".
I'm not a wimp, usually I tolorate pain very well, sometimes too well. But I would rather have another child come screaming through my body than to go through that "little procedure" again. I have no idea how this torture device is going to be removed in 5 years.
Son of a bitch!!
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Believe me, child birth hurts just a bit more than the Mirena insertion ;) Be careful what you wish for!...I'm sorry that you had such a negative experience, however most women who have the IUS inserted have little to minimal discomfort. Generally, its recommended that you pre-medicate with Ibuprofen (as the sensation that is most described is menstrual-like uterine cramps).
I hope this blog comment does not deter other women from considering this wonderful and effective birth control method! It is almost 100% effective and works for up to 5 years! And don't worry, removing the Mirena is simple and easy, and you will hardly feel a thing :) Promise!
I know this comes a bit late but as the Mirena can stay in 5 years maybe I can still reassure you about the removal. Mirena IUDs come out easily and usually painlessly; often if I chat to her whilst removing a Mirena my patient doesn't even notice. I know insertion can be uncomfortable (or worse) but removal is not and this is why I tell women with Mirenas early that removal is different as otherwise they worry excessively and needlessly. Mirena is generally an excellent and effective contraceptive method.
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