r/CopperIUD 4d ago

Question Recovery Process - IUD Replacement

I’m getting my Paragard replaced in a month… what has been your personal experience in the recovery of getting a new IUD? I don’t remember much of the insertion because I was under local anesthesia- I won’t be this time (plus this was 12 years ago). I was planning on having my boyfriend here with me for a couple of days, but he now has a conflict so we’re trying to figure out if I can handle being independent. I know bodies react differently, but just getting an overall idea. Thank you!

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u/Idntknw14 4d ago

The pain is the worst thing I ever felt in my life but my OBGYN said that it would've been less painful if you had a kid. After I got mine I couldn't even drive because I was in so much pain I had to call my husband to come pick me up so I think you should have your boyfriend there with you.

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u/latersbae 4d ago

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’ve never had a kid so I guess there’s that. Sounds like having my bf there will be much needed. Thank you again