birth control
"I had the copper coil inserted 5 hours ago, I can't comment on periods or protection yet but this is purely for the insertion process. My doctor gave me cytotec to insert last night, this softens the cervix. She also gave me 500mg ponstan (pain killer) tablets. To take one a half an hour before. I did these things and I have to say it was not very sore. It was uncomfortable and mildly painful but nothing unmanageable. I felt like I had period cramps for an hour or so afterwards but haven't needed more of the ponstan yet, fingers crossed. It takes about 6 minutes. I should mention that I have never had a baby."