"a horrible experience!
i am 38, was on orthocyclen for 10+ yrs, have 2 kids. the family planning clinic urged me to get an iud &amp; i was excited to try it.

insertion: excruciating, way worse than childbirth! i have a high pain tolerance, but even w/15mg oxy+tramadol 100mg, i almost fainted, begging her to stop. i&#039;m small, 5&#039;7&quot;, 114 lbs, tiny pelvis w/tilted cervix, maybe this made it worse.

side effects: awful :(
-painful gums (hormones affect dental health)
-severe headaches daily
-peri-oral dermatitis (face rash)
-too much severe pain all day every day to even think about sex
-worst is constant cramps referring pain down my leg
-blood/spotting 

it&#039;s been a month of torture, can&#039;t wait to get it out! please do research &amp; be prepared:("