"i am writing this review 6 hours after iud insertion, so i&#039;m giving my experience on the actual process not side effects. overall i had a very positive experience! my entire appt took maybe 20 minutes. first they took a urine sample to make sure i was not pregnant. the process of insertion itself was quicker than i expected (maybe 5 mins). don&#039;t read horror stories before going in, it made me 100 times more nervous than i needed to be. all you have to do is remember to breathe through the whole thing. i&#039;m not going to lie it was a very bizarre uncomfortable pain that felt like a severe period cramp but it was over before i knew it and i was able to drive home. i&#039;ve had cramps since but nothing i&#039;m not used to. take advil and eat prior!!!"