https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:13:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-an-iud-tomorrow-any-advice#post-396123 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:59:29 +0000 skibobrown 396123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took an Advil before, and I definitely spotted afterwards, so bring a pad (they won't want you using a tampon right away). It was painful, but it was over pretty quickly, and my doctor did a great job overall. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-an-iud-tomorrow-any-advice#post-396109 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:51:39 +0000 sarac 396109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was hideously painful. I had it before having a baby, though, and I think that's a very different experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-an-iud-tomorrow-any-advice#post-396066 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:26:05 +0000 mamabolt 396066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took 800 mgs of ibuprofen an hour before, and it was no big deal! I did have some cramping later that night and spotting for a few weeks, but overall it wasn't that bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-an-iud-tomorrow-any-advice#post-395961 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:13:58 +0000 BelugaBean 395961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I took pain reliever before but I didn't think it was that bad. It felt like really strong menstrual cramps while it was going in. I had some cramping for a day or two and I've had random spotting since but nothing bad. I got it put in around 7 weeks ago. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and for me, it literally took a minute to insert it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-an-iud-tomorrow-any-advice#post-395955 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:12:19 +0000 mrs. bird 395955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my dr suggested taking 2 aleve when i was leaving the house so it would kick in by the time i got there. i've heard some people say it didn't hurt for them, and for other ppl, like me and my BFF, it was extremely painful. i've heard that it is less painful during your period because your cervix is more open then anyway. good luck! even if it sucks, remember that it's pretty quick and that you'll have a looooong time before you have to worry about bc again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/getting-an-iud-tomorrow-any-advice#post-395946 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:08:08 +0000 lovehoneybee 395946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did it hurt when you got it? Did you spot afterwards? Should I take some Tylenol beforehand? </p>