"i&#039;m 19 (no kids) and i got this inserted because regular birth control pills were giving me extremely unhealthy side effects like black out migraines where my vision would blur. the insertion was definitely painful and i bled for several days after. my cramping was excruciating the first 2-3 days but settled afterwards. i had occasional cramps for weeks that would hurt a lot but not unbearable. i still get my period but it&#039;s very light and i experience spotting a few days before my period and a few days after. however, i&#039;m so happy i got an iud rather than continuing to take pills. i think its definitely worth it and now 3 months later i barely experience any side effects. i still have occasional cramps during my period but not bad at all"