"i just put the para-gard in 08/24/17. i was told to come in while i was on my period, during the procedure i felt a little discomfort nothing too bad. the mid-wife who did it for me was very gentle &amp; told me when to breathe while she inserted it. before inserting it she told me to feel the tip of the strings so i knew what it felt like if i needed to ever check to see if it was still there on my own! (super gross i know). after the procedure was finished i was given ibuprofen (600) in case i had pain after. i was fine the whole day after with no pain, i worked a full 8hr shift after with a little bit of discomfort but again not too bad. i finished my period &amp; i was still fine.  i have tested  with  my husband &amp; was fine. he didn&#039;t feel a thing."