hi, i just had mine removed day before yesterday and it was not painful at all. slight cramping afterwards, and just very little bleeding. i was so nervous thinking it would hurt but all i felt was a very tiny slight pull and the np said "ok, all done!" hope that helps.
depends on the person.. i personally never had one much less got it taken out lol but both my sisters have one and when my older sister got hers taken out it did bother her alot but she had an abnormal pap and had to get cervical surgery and my other sister when her and her husband decided to get married she got it taken out and she said all she felt was some pressure but it wasnt bad at all.. just uncomfortable!.. I hope this helped a little..
Removal of any IUD doesn't really cause any discomfort during removal after expiry time,Mirena up to 5 years.Most of the complications and discomfort is caused due to sepsis and displacement or expulsion of IUD which prompts for removal.Removal of an IUD requires sterile environment, an experienced Gynecologist who is aware of the anxiety and discomfort during the removal procedure.Reassuring of the patient and patient understanding and co operation are prerequisites for a successful removal of any IUD.In an experienced hands this doesn't really cause any discomfort.There is really nothing much to be worried about any thing if all the precautions have been taken by the consulting Doc.Talk to your Doctor and get counseling, say what makes feel much anxious.You will just feel a discomfort when the traction forceps is being inserted and there will little bleeding but that will soon subside.If you have any medical conditions like migraine,coagulopathy,PID ,pregnancy, purulent discharge or abdominal pain prompts for careful follow after removal.If you dont have any condition mentioned above, no issues other than anxiety is considered. Use of IUDS have many complications when they are inside the uterus as many medical conditions seem to have relation with it like perforation, sepsis, Ectopic pregnancy, rejection, missing threads, displacement and so on.But only patients psychological issue takes the main part during removal as there are no risks of any medical situation.Be cool.Prepare mentally.