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Originally Posted by amanda6035
No, dont be scared of them. I didnt take enough motrin the morning of. My doctor told me to take 800mg before hand, and I only took 400, so that was one of my problems.
It's really not that bad. The whole procedure was only about 15 minutes, and the only reason it took that long for me is because my cervix was not cooperating, and wouldnt open. When they finally got it open, that was crampy crampy time #1. Once I calmed down and they actually went to insert it, that was crampy crampy #2 - as it slid past to be inserted. Bascially, the cervix doesnt like to be f*cked with, so it "yells" at you for disturbing it's peace. LOL, that's the best anology I can think of.
Do your research. Ask other people you may know who DONT have kids, who have one - I may have been a freak example - everyone is different.
I'm VERY happy I have it now because it means no more condoms - had to use them since I left my last job, and was waiting for my insurance to kick in at the new job...and I dont have to deal with pills, or shots, or anything else anymore. The mirena website has some good info on what kinds of side effects to expect, etc etc. You should check it out. But dont be scared. Just be prepared, that's all.
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Yeah, Don't be scared off! My insertion wasn't as bad as Amanda's, although her experience is pretty common, but I had a similar problem with not taking the right kind/enough of painkiller before going in. The insertion hurt, but I just breathed my way through it. They offered to give me a local anesthetic if it got too bothersome, but I opted out of it.
I took the train/bus to get it done and had to go by myself (my male flatmate at the time was not exactly my first choice for hand holding while I had a small metal contraption put in a very private place) and I was ok. But that NIGHT was the problem. I had mistimed my medication and was DYING that night. Hot water bottles (or a hot bath), ibuprofen, and a good novel are the best treatments....chocolate and coke work too
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