Why do they want me to take 800 mgs. of iboprofen before getting my IUD inserted. Is it that painful?

Answer 1

VERY...my friend had one put in very shortly after having her baby. She said it was the worst pain ever. She said it hurt more than contractions. Think about it, they have to OPEN up your cervix to implant it. I'd think that would hurt really bad!!! Usually they don't suggest you get one unless you've had at least 1 baby, preferrably 2.

Answer 2

Hey, I have the Mirena IUD, which I totally recommend over the other types of IUDs. Its the safest and most effective. As far as the pain, yeah its uncomfortable. I didnt take anything. But the pain wasnt so bad that I wanted to cry or anything. More like just, oh ouch. You may want to keep some Ibuprofen on hand though, for the cramping afterward. Your period and cramping will probably be irregular for a while, but thats normal until your body adjusts. If youre scared, and you want to take some ibu before you go, go for it. But since you are having an IUD inserted, I assume you have already had at least one child. Its NOWHERE NEAR THAT painful, so dont worry, lol. Just crampy feeling. Good luck!

Answer 3

Taking ibuprogen also helps fight inflammation. So they ask you to take it in order to prevent inflammation from inserting the IUD. Don't be scared, it may hurt, but it is the best form of birth control. I have had one for 2 years and I recommend it. I don't have kids either, and my doctor didn't have a problem with that.

Answer 4

Inserting an IUD requires dilating the cervix a little, which will cause cramping of the uterus (womb). Ibuprofen reduces uterine cramping, which is not only painful but might cause your uterus to expel the IUD.

Answer 5

It really wasnt that painful for me, I did take the Motrin before hand tho. Im not saying it tickles, but it didnt kill me either!