They can't be seen outside the vagina but are long enough to be felt by a finger inserted in the vagina. During insertion, uterine cramps may be uncomfortable. Some women feel a bit dizzy, and rarely a woman may faint. Deep, relaxed breathing may prevent these events. The cramping eases with a little rest or pain medication.
Many women breeze through the insertion feeling nothing more than mild discomfort.
Women with sensitive cervical tissue may need to have a local anesthetic injected around the cervix to reduce or prevent the pain. If you have an IUD inserted, you may want to have someone with you to escort or drive you home. You should plan to rest at home until you are comfortable. After Insertion Many women adjust to their IUDs very quickly. Others may take several months to become entirely comfortable.