"this is for the insertion only. 
don&#039;t listen to the reviewers that say the insertion is excruciating. i read all the horror stories on the internet and waited to get the mirena for 2 years because of them. 
i finally got it today and the pain wasn&#039;t as severe as i thought. it was some weird, intense cramps and uncomfortable pressure and stopped as soon as the doctor was finished and i&#039;ve experienced nothing since. the sensation lasted for maybe 3 minutes total, i couldn&#039;t believe how quick the procedure was. worrying about the pain was the worst part. i was able to sit up right away (no dizziness or nausea) and drive myself around running errands. i&#039;ve had some minor spotting since but that&#039;s about it. 
i&#039;m 28 with no kids. i took 3 advil."