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[quote=Anonymous]You have to keep in mind that very few people will take the time to leave positive feedback. I did just have my Mirena put in about five days ago. The pain was unreal. Apparently, the recommendation for women to have had a child is because your cervix and uterus are pretty small otherwise, leading to more pain during and after insertion. Also note: Depo shots will also shrink your cervix! And because I had no period with the depo, they couldn't schedule insertion around the dilation of my cervix. All these factors I found out AFTER I screamed so loud they could hear me in the waiting room. So, ask your gyn about pills to take to dilate you BEFORE the procedure. Could make the whole thing way less traumatic. The cramping that afternoon and evening left me crying in my pillow (I was told it would be fine to work right after the insertion - oh my God no way!) and it was the most excruciating pain of my adult life. I actually passed out at one point when things went fuzzy during dinner. So... Get it put in when you have time to recoup. A heating pad eased the pain some as did the gentle concern of my guy. After three days the cramps have toned down to period level. Like it feels like I have wicked cramps but no serious pain. I spoke to a girlfriend who has assured me that all of this followed her experience exactly. If all goes as planned, in another week the cramps will be gone and the little Mirena will slip from my thoughts. I have heard several friends have the exact same pain, cramping, light bleeding, then blissful nothing. Each body is different, but please do ask about dilating your cervix before the procedure. It is as simple as asking and it would have made all the difference for me. Good luck to all considering![/quote]

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