"just got the paraguard inserted a 2 days. most horrendous pain i&#039;ve ever gone through. didn&#039;t even have so much as a pap before that. doc was not gentle at all. she used too big of a speculum and had to swap for a smaller one which made me start bleeding immediately. i haven&#039;t had any babies. i&#039;d definitely say the pain is worth it in the end. i do have faith in this method. i did bleed a lot during the procedure and have been bleeding lightly since. i am still cramping. which is currently fluctuating between mild, moderate, and excruciating depending. fianc&eacute; bought me a heating pad that i warm up in the microwave which is soothing. sitting with my legs up is helping and warm showers. i&#039;m excited to not have to worry about pills."