birth control
"So I got my Mirena inserted exactly 1hr ago. I was nervous & scared from all the negative reviews I had read. I took 800mg Ibuprofen & 2x Panadiene an hour before. 
I lied down. I relaxed and just breathed. They checked my uterus position. Cleaned me with betadine. Put in the speculum. Put topical anesthetic on my cervix.  And I felt a strange cramp feeling deep inside as they inserted the Mirena probe thing. And before I knew it, it was over! 

That was it. Done! Way less painful than I was expecting! 

Obviously I haven't had it in long enough for other side effects. 

But if you're scared about the insertion, be aware that it's not terrible for everyone (I'm sure it is for some). But don't get worried, just relax!"