"insertion actually wasn&#039;t even bad. i was terrified for it but just felt like really strong period cramps. i had cramping for about a week after insertion and since then everything has pretty much been fine. my period is definitely a little heavier, nothing major though and i still don&#039;t cramp during my period. this is seriously the best form of birth control! no hormones to deal with and i am so happy i don&#039;t have to think about birth control for 10 years. i&#039;m so glad i tried it."