I am scheduled to have the copper IUD inserted this coming week and I am absolutely terrified. I hate needles so I am mostly worried about the local anesthetic or lidocaine or whatever they use. I was on a hormonal birth control pill for over a year and I will never do that again, I’d like to have the copper IUD since it’s non hormonal and I like to know that even if there’s an issue with the condom I am protected. I’m nervous about the pain of insertion and the fact that it may cause my periods to be heavier and my cramps to be worse. I’m just really nervous and I feel helpless. I’ve been off the pill and just using condoms and everything is fine I just got my period so maybe I should just stick to condoms. So far every woman I’ve met that has a copper IUD loves it but I’m worried my body will reject it. I would love some advice!