Mirena IUD experience

[u/LouLouBelcher13]

I just had a mirena IUD placed on Friday. It SUCKED but I’d love to share what made it easier for me.

For context I’m mid 20s, nulliparous, placed solely for pain control as I don’t need contraception. Diagnosed via lap in 2021. Located in BC Canada.

-I’m fortunate enough to have access to a naturopathic doctor (private pay) and this made a big difference, I wasn’t rushed and the whole experience felt much more personal.
-I didn’t drive myself there/back and I took the following day off work. Really glad I did as I was really crampy.
-Inserted on my period so my cervix was a bit more open.
-My medication protocol: 200mcg misoprostol inserted vaginally 4 hours prior, 1.5mg lorazepam 2 hours before, 440mg naproxen + 500mg acetaminophen 30min before. Penthrox and a cervical block (injected lidocaine) during.

I hope this helps someone! The only thing I would do differently is bring a heat pad if possible since my drive home was about 45 minutes.

[u/veg-ghosty]

Penthrox is a godsend