birth control
"Finishing up my 6th month with Kyleena. My doctor prescribed me ibuprofen and a cervix softener prior to insertion. Highly recommend you ask the doctor for those. I had zero pain during insertion, just slight uncomfortable pressure and mild cramps after. My period is now very, very light. Hoping it stops all together soon as I heard that is a possibility with this IUD. Partner has no issue feeling the strings. No PMS issues. The only side effects I have experienced have been a bit of weight gain/bloating (not enough to be a deal breaker though) and more oily hair that began the 4th month. This has been annoying but a low maintenance, effective birth control is worth having to wash my hair a bit more often. Will update at 1 year."