A screenshot from the author's IUD insertion TikTok. (Photo: Courtesy of Kelly Perry) When I asked about getting an IUD, a T-shaped intrauterine device inserted through the cervix to prevent pregnancy ...
Women’s pain has long been discounted by medical professionals. In fact, research shows that doctors take women’s pain less seriously when compared to men. This will be no surprise, of course, to any ...
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Update: Many women still aren't getting recommended pain meds during IUD insertions
"It's been no secret that women have suffered tremendously from IUD insertion... these guidelines are needed," Dr. Nicole ...
When recent TikTok threads about surprising and extreme intrauterine device (IUD) insertion pain popped up in my social media channels, I had a visceral reaction. My uterus basically shouted: me too!
My first IUD insertion was — not exaggerating — the most painful experience of my life. I remember screaming, nearly fainting (I had to lie on the table for about 10 minutes afterward), throwing up on ...
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a popular and highly effective form of long-term birth control. They offer convenience, lasting protection, and come in both hormonal and non-hormonal options. However, ...
In 2020, Sharhonda Blue, a Black gynecology physician assistant based in San Antonio, Texas, posted a video on TikTok explaining the process for having an intrauterine contraception device inserted, ...
The modern IUD hit the market approximately 60 years ago. On Tuesday—for the first time ever—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began to address IUD insertion pain. Updating their selected ...
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IUD side effects: How to manage complications
Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD IUDs are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.With hormonal IUDs, you ...
Having an IUD (intrauterine device) inserted for birth control is known to be potentially painful. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending pain management ...
Unless you’ve had all of your group chat notifications on Do Not Disturb for years now, there’s a high probability you’ve heard an IUD insertion horror story from a friend, sister, or colleague.
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