birth control
"As a 18 y/o never been pregnant. Based on my experience it's definitely not just for older women or women who've had kids. I took some ibuprofen before the procedure and my doctor injected a numbing agent into my cervix which I think made a difference in terms of pain. Insertion felt like a dull cramp, as if my uterus was being tugged. I'd say a 2-3 in terms of pain, it was just uncomfortable. Cramps for 2 days after then nothing. Bled steadily for a month after insertion, then a month of nothing, and then a month of spotting on and off but since then only occasional spotting. Periods are a bit heavier than before and only slightly crampy, I never had cramps before the IUD. No complaints about strings during intercourse. (IUD model: Libert"