Birth Control
"I had this inserted a couple of weeks ago.  Insertion was painful but didn&#039;t last long.  Just started my first period since insertion and I&#039;ve never had cramps this painful in my life.  Felt like I was in labor.  Period is much heavier and my abdomen is tender.  I&#039;m going to hang in there and give this a shot since I am 44, a smoker, and didn&#039;t want to risk being on the pill anymore.  I am told the negative side effects should taper off, so I&#039;ll have to wait and see.  Sex was a little painful at first - I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s just my being nervous about possible pain, but I felt little twinges of pain during.  We&#039;ll see how it goes and I&#039;ll post updates as I go."