does a IUD hurt and is it worth it.?

Answer 1

Does it hurt?
Well, that will depend on your pain tolerance mostly. If you've had children before, generally the insertion is a lot easier and a lot less pain free. My insertion the first time around made me nearly break my boyfriends hand, but I think that was more not knowing what was going on. The second time was easier, but I took more pain-killers before hand.

It it worth it?
Absolutely 100%. I have the Paragard (copper) IUD because I hated what hormones did to my body. I have a sex drive back, sex isn't painful, and I have 10 years of protection for a $25 copay.


Myth: An IUD can leave the uterus and travel through a woman's body.

Fact: The device almost always stays in the uterus until it is removed by a health worker. If it does come out, it will come through the vagina. To be sure the IUD is in place, women are advised to check for the IUD strings following each menstrual cycle.

Answer 2

No, an IUD doesn't hurt. It only takes a few minutes to get it put in, just a little longer than a smear test and you will get a slight cramping feeling for a few seconds as it is inserted. After that you're good to go! You don't know it's there. You might get slight spot bleeding for the first 3-6 months but it can eventually stop your periods. If you want to try for a baby you can conceive as soon as it's removed and it's effective immediately. I would definitely recommend it!

Answer 3

No, it does not hurt. It is very convenient.
However, some people do have bad experiences with them, myself included. I had the Mirena placed after my son was born. I had it removed due to an infection it gave me, I gained a lot of weight while I had it (and lost it all immediately, after it was removed), and started having horrible migraine headaches for the first time (which I still have). I'm not sure if the two are related but there is a chance, I also have a painful ovarian cyst.
Most people don't have these problems but make sure you read about all of the pros and possible cons before deciding on this.

Answer 4

There may be some cramping right after insertion, but your doctor should prescribe something for this if it is bad, otherwise ibuprofen will do the trick.

The IUD is a fabulous device, provided that you are with a safe (STD-free) partner. You can have sex anytime and never have to worry about birth control, and unlike the pill it doesn't put potentially harmful chemicals into your body.

Answer 5

Hi -
I've had one for 2 years now. It only took 10 seconds to put in, then I had what felt like period cramps for about 1/2 a day and now I've completely forgotten it's there! Plus my periods are almost non-existent (1 day of "spotting" every month). I think it's the best contraceptive method for someone who's had a child and who is in a stable relationship. Definitely worth it since I never have to think about it.

Answer 6

Getting an injection on ur butt hurts more than that, i had it after my first child for abt 2 1/2 yrs, i got it removed last year April, after that i bled for a whole month, i got some complications though, and still expecting to get pregnant, It is different with every individual, it works smoothly for some women, so dont get scared

Answer 7

Hurt like a sonofabitch going in, weird feeling for a while after, and then you don't even notice it's there. You shouldn't get them unless you've already had kids, can cause damage to your uterus otherwise. They make some with progesterin in them, and they're good for 5 years. Then you don't have to worry about pregnancy, but diseases would still be an issue. Periods often let up a fair bit.

Answer 8

I have the Mirena........it didn't hurt at all getting it put in. I think it was worth it. I had heavy periods before getting it placed now I only have spotting.

Answer 9

Women, I really don't want to make judgements but why in the world would you use an IUD???? They have been known to scrape, tear, bruise and cut your insides and do unbelievable damage to your tissues, get caught or embedded in tissue and go travelling where they shouldn't, such as into the fallopian tubes, they have a lower rate of preventing pregnancies than many other options (in fact many babies have been born with birthdefects and complications from there being one inside their mother (or haven't made it fullterm)) , could increase your chance of becoming infertile years later when you want to have kids and they do not prevent STD's such as AIDS, chlamydia, gonorrhoea etc.

There may be moral issues as well as they act by dislodging an embryo or not allowing a fertilised egg to implant, so they act in their own way as as an abortifacient rather than preventing conception in the first place.

Women, why are you getting this done to yourselves? In so many countries this practise has not generally been used for decades!! Have more respect for your own health!! Just because you don't have a lot of nerves in the uterus itself and can't always feel it doesn't mean they aren't doing you some very serious damage!! Listen to the stories of serious cramps as women's bodies try to expel something dangerous for them. Stories of side-effects and general disruption to your body.

I'm incredulous to hear that progesterone is added to some.. Almost lost for words..And I think of all the suffering doctors have put me through to have regular periods as they tell me of the dangerous side-effects etc of not getting them...Now they are promoting this?

Preventing conception is the responsibility of both partners and there are plenty of other options out there.

Answer 10

It should not hurt.