birth control
"INSERTION: Personally, the insertion was not bad for me; it felt like a mild cramp and I was able to go right back to work after. I took 800mg of ibuprofen 40 min before my appointment so that may have helped.

POST-INSERTION: First few days after the insertion, I experienced an on set of cramps (as expected) and took ibuprofen as directed. What was unexpected was that my period did not go away after I got it a few days later.. so I bled for about 7 weeks. However, keep in mind your body takes 3-6 mos. to adjust - I waited it out (diva cups are a LIFE saver). Thankfully by the 8th week, the bleeding stopped.  It's now nearing the 11th week and I feel pretty much back to normal and relieved knowing I'm protected from unwanted pregnancies"