"let me start off by saying that this rating is solely based on my insertion experience. after my obgyn inserted the iud, i felt nauseous then fainted. everything was blurry and my arms/fingers went numb. it only lasted 15 minutes but this is called a vasovagal attack where your blood pressure drops due to a neurological shock. only small percentage experience it, but it can still happen. some words of advice:

1. have someone go with you! my husband insisted he come incase my body reacted badly. thank goodness he did as i was in no shape to drive after 
2. take ibuprofen 30 min before insertion
3. schedule appt during your menstrual cycle (more dilated cervix)

i&#039;m better now, just managing the abdomonal pain with ibuprofen and lots of rest"