"i had the iud put in last week. based on what my doctor said and what i read online, i expected it to be a quick and easy 5 minute procedure, so i booked the appointment in the middle of my work day. to my surprise, the pain was so unbearable and i wasn&#039;t able to return to work after having the iud put in. (i have high-tolerance with pain). during the procedure i was crying hysterically in pain. after the procedure, i couldn&#039;t get up off the table. i couldn&#039;t walk. when the doctor handed me advil, i looked at the expiration date and my mind was so taken over by the pain and out of place, i couldn&#039;t  remember what year it was!! the cramps felt like hell on earth. definitely the worst pain of my life. (note: i have not yet given birth.)"