Just had a copper coil put in so wanted to let anyone know what it's like in case they're wondering like I was!
It was quite painful at the time about 3 hours ago - about a 6/10 but over quickly. I've no DCs but apparently if you have had children then this can be less uncomfortable.
You lay down with feet together and knees apart just like a smear, and the Dr puts a speculum inside. You feel like a pinching sensation when it's inserted then period-like cramps (if you don't normally get period pain then the nearest feeling is when you need to have a poo really badly and you feel it in your lower stomach - sorry TMI!)
You also are told whether it's a 5 or 10 year coil and given some aftercare and a reminder to have it checked after 4 weeks.
Interestingly I've been told not to use a menstrual cup anymore as the vacuum effect can dislodge it!
Since then I've had a constant achey pain (4/10 but enough that I've retired to bed at 5pm!
Hopefully it will get less painful tonight and I'll continue to take paracetamol.
Any tips for pain relief?
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Had a copper coil inserted!
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itsallgravybaby · 03/09/2018 17:04
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