"got my paraguard on my period, i&#039;m 22 and never have had a child. my doctor numbed my uterus beforehand, the insertion was a few deep strong cramps and feeling like being prodded, but nothing too crazy. the first few hours i was having some sharp cramps, after the numbing wore off i almost went to the er, it felt like i was having contractions and giving birth. advil didn&#039;t help at all. my doc called in tylenol #3 and it helped a lot mixed with advil and the pain subsided after a few days like she said it would. 3 months in and i&#039;ve already dropped 15 pounds from not being on hormones anymore! the cramps are non-existent now when i don&#039;t have my period. my periods were light-moderate and now they&#039;re heavy. my bf can&#039;t feel the strings! 8/10"