Today I went to the doctor to get birth control. My husband will be home (for good) in about 6 months and I don't want to get knocked up. The first trip to the doctor was the usual annual stuff, never fun but necessary. I inquired about a few different types of birth control & was told to research it myself. That response should have been a red flag. So I did. I, however; am not a doctor, nor did I go to med school, and I don't deal with the side effects or advantages of the different forms of birth control.
So after much debate and for personal reasons, I decided on ParaGard. It is a non hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) and lasts for up to 10 years. Sounded good to me. I should have asked about the insertion (they probably would have told me to research that too).
Now, this is where I'm confused. Last night I spoke with a friend who had talked to someone that had one inserted. I was very nervous and a little scared. Well, long story short, she said it shouldn't hurt. The crazy fucking quack doctor I went to needs his balls opened and pulled out for what he did (or how he did it, or for just being an asshole). I digress.
I certainly did not expect this to be a walk in the park. I also didn't expect the most horrendous pain ever. Seriously, worse than labor pains. He didn't dilate my cervix, no anesthetic/pain killer, and NO compassion. IDK what I was expecting, but definitely NOT THAT!!! Ok, granted, I don't have a high threshold for pain; but this was ridiculous. It felt like (what I imagine) a coat hanger abortion. Then, after what seemed like an eternity of disembowelment, and everything was done; I sat up to see the nurse rinsing the speculum in the sink. Again, I didn't go to med school, but that is just fucking gross.
I dressed as quickly as possible and left equally as quick. I think I have been in a mild state of shock all day (and miserable with cramps). I've been kinda weak & just relaxing today.
Oh, and I woke up this morning with a kidney infection, so I've been drinking lots of water. UGH!
