Anonymous #2 2d

^^ Definitely took a little for my cycle (or lack thereof) to adjust, but it never hurts to get checked out! A follow up apt would take ten minutes too

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Anonymous #1 2d

It’s not debilitating cramps but it’s definitely not just a twinge every now and then. I had been spotting for the first week or two but today I started a full period level bleeding.

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Anonymous OP 1d

Hm. Are your cramps more severe than a normal period? Hormonal iuds work by thinning the uterine lining (also by thickening mucus made in the cervix and sometimes preventing ovulation). Usually this leads to lighter, shorter periods and less cramping, but it can take time. I’d say monitor your flow esp if you’ve been spotting, but still worth getting a check-up for.

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Anonymous #1 1d

Also bbg they might give you the “that’s perfectly normal, and it can be, but you can and should be adamant about wanting to make sure that everything is working the way that it should. You don’t have to tolerate pain, overlook abnormalities, or accept a simple answer if you’re unsure about it!

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Anonymous #1 1d

Yeah they couldn’t even get it in on the first try. It took 2 practitioners before they finally said I had to reschedule with the Dr and then even she struggled and I got the “it happens sometimes. It’s normal” about that

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Anonymous OP 1d

It is normal for it to be tricky sometimes just because of how finicky the cervix can be; sometimes gynecologists will recommend you try to come in on your period because it’ll be a little more dilated. Feeling stressed and tense can also make the process a little more painful and challenging. If you’re able to have a follow up, that’s what I would do just to make sure that any problems are addressed. If it’s nothing, at least you have the symptoms on record. I know it’s tricky and annoying

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