https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 01:07:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2280194 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 09:29:59 +0000 CakeLady 2280194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought I'd chime in since I had a very different experience from previous posters. I found the procedure to be really painful, I got woozy and lightheaded, and was in horrible pain for the rest of the night. I was in tears and could barely move. Taking care of LO was quite a struggle. FWIW I had a scheduled c-section and never have given birth vaginally, not sure if that might contribute to the pain I experienced. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2280101 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 08:41:08 +0000 MenagerieMama 2280101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pre-baby IUD - like pretty bad period cramps. Took Advil and a nap and then was fine. Postpartum IUD - easy peasy. I think I took Advil and don't remember any discomfort! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279995 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:38:10 +0000 MrsSRS 2279995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279992 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:35:28 +0000 lovehoneybee 2279992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Really minor cramping...the midwife recommended I take ibuprofen or something before the appointment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279988 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:32:52 +0000 mamabolt 2279988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Minor period like cramping, nothing ibuprofen couldn't handle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279915 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 01:09:29 +0000 SAHM0811 2279915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Had Mirena twice, and no pain at all after both appointments! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279914 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:55:08 +0000 Rocker2014 2279914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 2-3 days of cramps, worse than a period but not unbearable. I was able to work and take care of the baby, but it was definitely uncomfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279909 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:04:52 +0000 yoursilverlining 2279909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With both I've had ( pre and post kids), the pain after was the same: less than a normal period. The insertion pain was totally different. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279884 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 22:54:30 +0000 TiredmommaMD 2279884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Super mild cramping. Less than that of a normal period. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279870 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 22:28:38 +0000 lamariniere 2279870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No pain at all! The bleeding, however, was another story. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279834 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 21:39:15 +0000 BadgerMom 2279834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had some minor cramping. I went to work afterwards and did fine. I don't remember if I took an ibuprofen or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279832 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 21:37:13 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2279832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a very minor cramping but no pain! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279830 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 21:34:20 +0000 MrsSRS 2279830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: @pinkb: Fantastic! I can totally handle normal crampy sort of pain with a toddler and an infant and a full schedule. Just not debilitating discomfort. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279827 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 21:30:01 +0000 pinkb 2279827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had some cramping, nothing too bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279826 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 21:28:20 +0000 Smurfette 2279826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had no pain after. At least I don't remember, at most I took some Advil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-post-iud-insertion-pain#post-2279825 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 21:25:09 +0000 MrsSRS 2279825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm getting my mirena tomorrow morning, and while I got a sitter for the actual appointment, it just occurred to me that I might be uncomfortable all day. No clue why it didn't occur to me earlier. How miserable will it be? The kids and I have afternoon commitments! </p>