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"Just got Mirena inserted yesterday and wanted to share my experience.  I think the best description I have heard of what it is like to get it inserted is it is like getting your ears pierced, sharp pain followed by soreness. There were 3 sharp pains, one when they clamp your cervix, one when they measure the size of your uterus, and one when they insert the Mirena.  Each sharp pain was followed by what felt like a strong period cramp.  The whole procedure lasted about 5 min.  After that it felt like the first day of my period for about 5 hours but it was totally manageable, I even went and did some Christmas shopping right after.  It is now the morning after and I have had no spotting or bleeding and don't even feel crampy at all!"