birth control
"I got my first IUD put in December of 2016. My GYN told me to take some Tylenol before hand which really helped I think. I have never given birth. The insertion felt like an ice pick kind of behind my belly button but that only lasted for about 2 seconds. The whole process was over in about 5 minutes and I just had some minor cramping for the rest of the night. I had been on Depo Provera for 3 years and then off BC entirely for a year and during the entire 4 year span I did not have a period.
Since getting it inserted, I have had no side affects. I lost about 15 lbs, my mood has improved and I still have not had a period. Today, 8/1/17, I did start bleeding though which is strange but I'm sure that it is fine. I love my IUD though."