I had one put in 7 weeks after the birth of my third baby was born, so about 6 or so weeks ago (I forget the exact date...need to find it out!). The sounding was definatly the worst part for me, but I had recently given birth and was on my first period after birth, so I don't know what kind of difference that makes in the dialation of my cervix comparitivley. I was sent home with a Rx for 800mg. Ibprofin, but never felt a need to use them until last week when I had my first period with the IUD installed. I had some pretty heavy cramps for about two days. I'm a baby when it comes to that stuff though, normally I don't really notice any, but this period was a little intense. However my OB has told me it will go away after the first few months, for 10 years of protection, I can live with a few months! I have the Paraguard, which is the copper/non-hormonal type. Its the best thing I've ever done for myself. I wanted to breastfeed, and this type of BC made that possible (until I stopped cuz I just couldn't handle it with two other munchkins running around, one in school!). I am very excited about it. I wasn't ready to get my tubes tied just yet, but hated to think I would be put on the pill and get it all screwed up because I never remember to take a 5 day treatment of antibiotics properly, let alone birth control! Plus it's non hormonal, which I am screwed up enough as it is...don't want to add to my madness
. From the pamphlet I have read, they are one of the best and most effective forms of BC out there.
I don't know if that helped much, but I love bragging about it. There was an older version that caused a lot of problems and the bad stuff seems to stick out most in peoples minds, but these are not like the ones of the past and I just thought I'd put that all out there!