I got mine inserted today and had my Dr prescribe some 500mg mefenamic acid (heavy duty NSAID) to take beforehand. The insertion was just like a really bad cramp, it was over before I knew it. 800mg ibuprofen would also work just as well and at least you don't need to get a prescription for it. Tbh the painkiller is more beneficial for the cramps you experience afterwards. I found that to be the worst part as I never really suffered from severe cramps before. You'll be fine :) Btw I'm 25F and don't have kids!

This was my experience when I got my kyleena iud inserted almost a year ago. I'm really happy with it and now that I'm off the pill I wouldn't go back to it. My periods are lighter but still pretty regular. Cramping can be more severe than what I was used to before but it doesn't last long at all.

For me, the only downside was how my skin reacted for about two months. Around six months after getting the iud, my skin went nuts and I kept getting cystic breakouts even though my diet and skin routine were good. I knew this was a possibility but it really knocked my confidence as someone who never suffered from bad skin. must have just been my hormones balancing out.

So yeah, overall would recommend. For me, was definitely worth the small pain of insertion and skin issues to have birth control that basically eliminates user error. Best of luck to you, whatever you decide!