The average ACT score at Mississippi State University is 24. This score makes Mississippi State University Moderately Competitive for ACT scores. The 25th percentile ACT score is 20, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 27.
An IUD can be safely inserted at any time during the menstrual cycle. Traditionally, clinicians have been taught to insert an IUD during menses because the patient was very unlikely to be pregnant and because they have been told that the cervix dilates during menstrual flow, allowing easier introduction of the IUD. No literature exists proving cervical dilation occurs with menses.
If you are breast-feeding, have irregular periods or haven't been consistently using birth control, you may need to take a pregnancy test before Mirena is inserted or have it inserted during a period. If you have Mirena inserted more than seven days after the start of your period, you should be prepared to use backup contraception for one week. Taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), one to two hours before the procedure can help reduce cramping.