"i am 21 years old and have never had children. i chose the mirena because it is considered a super safe method of birth control, and because it is low maintenance. after reading many of the frightening reviews on various sites, i was petrified of the insertion process because i had read it to be so painful. well apparently my tiny cervix didn&#039;t mind because i barely felt a thing. 2 minor cramps and it was over. this included local anesthetic injection, and clamping the cervix and everything and it was super easy. i think because i was so freaked out by what i read, i got very lightheaded about 10 minutes after it was all over. i was fine soon after, and experienced cramping afterwards. i recommend it. do not be afraid!"