"i&#039;ve never had kids but after bad side affect after 5 yr pill usage i wanted hormone free. first md said no. then went to planned parenthood (they tell insurance ) and they were very accomodating. they informed me fully first
. get in stirrups, they clean cervix with wipes (painless ) then they stick something to open cervix. not painless but bearable. isolated pain like one bad menstrual cramp kinda takes breath away, but more of a physical reaction as opposed to bc of pain. she stuck the iud in, i felt lightheaded and nauseated so she put my feet up and gave me a cool rag. after 5 minutes i left. just did it today and having period like cramping but i&#039;ll be ok. just laying down. so far so good."