birth control
"I got my Mirena inserted 2 days ago.  I'm 48 and this is to try and curtail heavy bleeding.  I had it once before, when I was in my early 30s and kept it for 3 years.  It was removed after I had a tubal ligation.  I have 2 kids, ages 22 and 21.  I took 200 mg of misoprostal vaginally the night before, and 800 mg of ibuprofen one hour before insertion.  Worst part by far was when the doc clamped  my cervix to steady it.  I reacted by lifting my butt off the table without planning to, it was an involuntary reaction.  Actual insertion hurt but it was quick, like 20 seconds.  Cramping and bleeding for several hours following, get a heating pad as it really helps.  It's now day 3, n cramping and only spotting when I wipe.  All ok"