Since you may not know how you will react to your insertion procedure, you may wish to arrange for somebody to drive you home. Some women may still feel some cramping afterwards as the uterus adjusts to the placement of the IUD; if this is the case, the cramps should lessen with some time and, perhaps, some rest or pain medication.
What To Expect During an IUD Insertion (ParaGard IUD or Mirena IUD)
By Dawn Stacey M.Ed, LMHC, About.com Guide
Updated December 22, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
When the IUD Insertion is Done
Resting May Relieve Some Discomfort
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Since most women only feel slight discomfort during the procedure, they are usually fine to drive themselves afterwards and resume with their daily activities.
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- Preparing for the IUD Insertion
- Once in the Exam Room
- Stabilizing the Cervix
- Measuring the Uterus and Cervical Canal
- Insertion of the IUD
- Finishing the IUD Insertion Procedure
- When the IUD Insertion is Done
- Once You Are Home
- Pregnancy Protection
- IUD Maintenance
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