"as an aspiring nurse i did my research on every type of birth control and chose paraguard based on the longevity of protection and the lack of hormones which are more natural to the body&#039;s environment. the procedure was simple: lay back, take deep breaths through the cramping, and you&#039;re done. hardest part for me was that my cervix had to be dilated because i am 23, no kids, and didn&#039;t have the misoprostol to soften in which some providers use. it was painful but no more than a typical period. i forgot to premedicate, but naproxen is a miracle drug for me! my drive home i was worried because i felt extremely nauseous and faint feeling. took naproxen when i got home and feel great. some spotting, but no babies for 10 years! good luck!"