[shamon86]

Hello everyone. Lately I've been having intense cramping during my cycle. It's only for the first couple days or so but it's been hard to go to work on those days and I have to take 3 Advil every six hours to get some relief. My gyn recommend kyleena, after an ultrasound came back with no issues (currently I'm taking lo Loestrin) to help shorten my cycle and possibly reduce cramping. I've read the horror stories of the insertion and I know that is going to be a problem for me as I don't do well with exams or pap smears, but my Dr. said she may be able to give me something to help with that, but insurance may not cover that part. And then there's the fact that every women is different and their body reacts differently, so it may not help at all. And it's not like it's just something I can stop taking I have to make an appointment and get it taken out.

So I can take a risk and try something that may help, or continue popping Advil like candy. I've changed my mind about 5 times already, one minute I think it's too much of a risk, and the next, it could totally be worth the pain to get it and get some relief. What are your opinions?

[possum220]

Rather than taking a general pain killers have you tried taking Mefenamic Acid which helps with a normal flow or Tranexamic Acid that helps with an extra heavy flow to reduce the intensity of the cramps?

Having something inserted does mean going back if things do not go well to get it removed. It is a hard call. Is there some-one else that you could get a second opinion from?

[AspiringAuthor]

I take it, you do not have children, which is why a smaller IUD is being offered?

Do you do cardio exercise (or have sex) and drink plentiful fluids (by plentiful I mean one cup after another) before and in the beginning of the cycle? Cardio and sex increase blood flow to the pelvis and in addition sex changes the pain threshold for some people. Fluids are always good - cannot go wrong with fluids. Also, eating easily digestible foods in small portions, frequently - yogurt with berries, salads, etc. These are preventive measures at your disposal. Sitting at work, which is probably what you do if you have an office job, is bad because it restricts blood flow in the pelvic area.