"honestly the measurement hurt more than the actual placement! and i&#039;m so happy i went through with it!!! i wish i didn&#039;t read all of these reviews before i did it. pain is subjective and its not that bad. they explained the procedure to me and i felt more comfortable. i&#039;ve never had kids. its just like getting a regular pap. i think it is the best option of birth control. that being said i will definitely recommend getting this! do expect cramping for a day or two. i didnt cramp until about three hours after having it done. i took ibuprophen and slept with a heating bad. very mild cramping today but i am happy with my choice :)"