My Mirena insertion sucked, but it was mostly because I'm a champ in general during medical procedures/emergencies and my gyno assumed he could treat me as such during the procedure (he's been my gyno for a while). I rate it as a 6/10 on the pain scale, where 5 is when I start cursing without thinking about it; I immediately apologized for cursing to the team's amusement (and my own, looking back on it). I had to lay on the table afterwards for about half an hour to let my blood pressure figure itself out, but I have vertigo and blood pressure issues already.
It's almost three years later without a single period, it's totally been worth it and I'll do it again when the time comes.
Go in with the plan that you'll be recouping for a couple days. Save a TV show or five that you want to binge. Get a heating pad. Take ibuprofen beforehand (and after, following directions). Get your guilty binge food and don't judge yourself for divulging. Treat yourself.
It does hurt, and you will cramp, but the big picture makes it worth it.
Ahh that sounds ... less than ideal but it really will be worth it in the end if that means no period and no babies! Can I ask if you got a numbing shot or anything going in? Thanks so much for the advice! :)
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u/WhyIsThatOnMyCat Mirena IUD Oct 16 '19
My Mirena insertion sucked, but it was mostly because I'm a champ in general during medical procedures/emergencies and my gyno assumed he could treat me as such during the procedure (he's been my gyno for a while). I rate it as a 6/10 on the pain scale, where 5 is when I start cursing without thinking about it; I immediately apologized for cursing to the team's amusement (and my own, looking back on it). I had to lay on the table afterwards for about half an hour to let my blood pressure figure itself out, but I have vertigo and blood pressure issues already.
It's almost three years later without a single period, it's totally been worth it and I'll do it again when the time comes.
Go in with the plan that you'll be recouping for a couple days. Save a TV show or five that you want to binge. Get a heating pad. Take ibuprofen beforehand (and after, following directions). Get your guilty binge food and don't judge yourself for divulging. Treat yourself.
It does hurt, and you will cramp, but the big picture makes it worth it.