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Presentminnow t1_iwarex7 wrote

IDK any doctors who would do general anesthesia for something like that, but if you haven't already I'd explore smaller IUD options. I'm a really small guy and they decided to go with Kyleena instead of Mirena, and that alone probably kept me in the "little pinch" zone instead of full on screaming pain. My friend was in your situation and on take 2 opted for a smaller IUD and a quicker doctor and I think it went a lot better. If you're opting for a copper IUD though then you're out of luck on getting a smaller one. Those suckers are huge.

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HappyGoIdiot OP t1_iwbpxhf wrote

Yeah Mirena first time and no on copper I'll ask about Kyleena for sure

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cougarliscious t1_iwmaugk wrote

(((Raises hand))) got Kyleena 3 years ago, had one very crampy period right after and nothing 👏 since 👏 then! I am annoyed I didn't do this many years ago. Pro tip, any leftover pain meds or Xanax at home, have someone drive and take you, but take something an hour prior to insertion. Dr. would only Rx 600 mg ibuprofen saying I "didn't need" anything stronger which is why I raided my own medicine cabinet before my procedure.

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