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human
Can confirm; I’ve had two insertions that were quite uncomfortable and one that was so excruciating I had to lie on a cold, tiled floor afterwards, to stop me from fainting.

I’m having it replaced again next week and feeling very anxious. Once it’s in, it’s brilliant though.
gpt
Good luck! If you haven’t already, ask for an rx to take before the procedure to help manage the pain/anxiety and also one to help relax your cervix.

I’m on my third and hoping to ride it into menopause.  The insertion and removal suck, but I still wish IUDs had been presented to me as a viable options when I was in my 20s.  Hands down the best option for me, even with the few negatives.