"so i just got my iud inserted a few hours ago. i&#039;m 17 with no children. so about a week after consultation, the day arrived. i took naproxen about 8 hrs ahead of time and even took some before i went in so the cramps wouldn&#039;t hit me immediately afterwards. so the procedure itself wasn&#039;t terrible. i&#039;ve had period cramps worse than that. the worst part were the clamps that opened my cervix, but i was fine. i was just finishing my period so i recommend getting this procedure done when you&#039;re either on your period or just after it. honestly, it wasn&#039;t terrible. i&#039;ve taken more naproxen and am chilling with a heating pad. there is a bit of spotting but nothing to bad. i&#039;ll update when i get my period."