Following this, the IUD is placed. A thin sterile tube is inserted into the uterus. As the tube is withdrawn the IUD remains. Connected to the IUD are two small strings that are used to check on the IUD each month. Your visit with your doctor will be for 30-45 minutes, however, the actual placement of the IUD takes only a few minutes.
Most women have very little discomfort.
Some women can have cramps or a backache for a short time after the IUD is placed. Taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or Tylenol will help with this discomfort. Once the IUD is in place, you will not feel it. A small amount of bleeding is common. Two very rare problems that can happen are infection and perforation of the uterus.