"i got the copper iud inserted just after my period, i&#039;ve never had children before, in fact, i was a virgin(i believe in being proactive). i&#039;d never even had a speculum exam prior, so i was bound to experience a lot of pain. which i did, but it all came from from the speculum. the sound and insertion caused slight cramping, but nothing serious. i spotted and cramped for about five days after the insertion. i&#039;d definitely recommend this, it&#039;s 12 years of protection for a relatively short adjustment period. but virgins beware, this was the most painful experience of my life."