Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
"Reason for getting Mirena:
I am 40 yrs old, have endometriosis &amp; terrible periods (the kind that kept me home 1-2 days a month in bed with cramps and bleeding), &amp; no plans to have kids. On paper, I am the perfect candidate for the IUD.
Insertion was THE WORST PAIN OF MY LIFE.  Fortunately, it lasted only a few minutes.  My legs got pretty tired during the procedure and started shaking some.  My Dr encouraged me to relax more, so I literally let my legs fall open in the stirrups (imagine knees falling to the sides, towards the floor).  THAT HELPED HUGELY.  Once I let my legs fall open and to the sides, my inner thighs released, and my pelvic floor relaxed.  If you&#039;ve never given birth it will probably hurt!!!"