birth control
"I have had the iud for about 2yrs now and am considering having it removed. I was one of the unlucky few that had a very difficult and painful insertion. I apparently have the cervix from hell. The RN that inserted my iud sent me home with medication to dilate my cervix after the first attempt at insertion failed, even though I went in during my period because it was supposed to make it "easier". No such luck. The pain I experienced reminded me of when my appendix burst. The first 6+ months were hell, 2 periods a month and insane cramps. My periods have mostly normalized and I only get a few days of bad cramping now. If hormones didn't make me crazy and fat and I wasn't afraid of the pain of having it removed I'd already be rid of it."