"took a 800mg ibuprofen an hour before insertion on 2nd day of period (i always spot on first day) insertion didn&#039;t hurt it felt like a pap smear. i was nervous for no reason. i usually get really bad heavy periods but the day after insertion my period went straight to spotting and minor cramping. it&#039;s going on 2 weeks and i&#039;m still spotting. my gyno told me it&#039;s a normal side effect and give it time to adjust to my body. i get cramps everyday but nothing i can&#039;t handle."