"so i got my mirena inserted exactly 1hr ago. i was nervous &amp; scared from all the negative reviews i had read. i took 800mg ibuprofen &amp; 2x panadiene an hour before. 
i lied down. i relaxed and just breathed. they checked my uterus position. cleaned me with betadine. put in the speculum. put topical anesthetic on my cervix.  and i felt a strange cramp feeling deep inside as they inserted the mirena probe thing. and before i knew it, it was over! 

that was it. done! way less painful than i was expecting! 

obviously i haven&#039;t had it in long enough for other side effects. 

but if you&#039;re scared about the insertion, be aware that it&#039;s not terrible for everyone (i&#039;m sure it is for some). but don&#039;t get worried, just relax!"