abnormal uterine bleeding
"I have only had the Mirena IUD for a week but I wanted to share my experience. My OBGYN recommended it for heavy menstrual bleeding. I had a tubal 6 years ago, after my 5th child, so I don't need birth control but this was her alternative to having the ablation surgery. 

Insertion was done in the office, on the first day of my period. I took ibuprofen before I went in for the appointment. The insertion itself felt no different to me than a Pap smear. No cramping at all during or after. I was only spotting  to begin with since I had JUST started my period. The next two days were very light period days for me, where they normally would have been super heavy.  I'm still spotting a week out, which is normal for me. So far, no complaints!"