"i was very nervous about getting the paragard iud after reading many reviews. i decided i still wanted to try it and honestly insertion was not painful at all. i read from so many different reviews of woman describing it as the worst feeling they&#039;ve experienced. i was also advices to take ibuprofen before my appointment which i didn&#039;t do. i just felt pressure and not pain. i guess i was lucky! i don&#039;t really cramp and when i do it&#039;s not too painful. prior to the paragard my periods were very light which has changed a bit. they&#039;re not too heavy. overall happy i went through with it!"