In 2020, Holly decided to get the copper IUD, and while being monitored after insertion (which is standard procedure), she told her nurse that her pain was getting increasingly worse. "I was like, 'Is ...

Many women say they aren't warned about the potential pain of IUD insertion. (Photo: Cavan Images via Getty Images) When Dani, 39, made an appointment to have an intrauterine device inserted, her ...

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 ...

People experience different amounts of pain during IUD insertion, but there are a number of pain-relief options available to ...

"Excruciatingly painful" — that's how PS producer Jordan Shalhoub describes their first attempt at getting an IUD. The insertion was so uncomfortable that ultimately it failed and Shalhoub left ...

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 ...

New guidelines issued by the CDC are advising physicians address the pain for IUD insertion with various medication options. Misoprostol is not recommended for routine use for IUD placement. Lidocaine ...

The journey of intrauterine device (IUD) placements has long been accompanied by mixed reactions, ranging from mild discomfort to excruciating pain. As of 2023, IUDs have gained immense popularity, ...

When Dani, 39, made an appointment to have an intrauterine device inserted, her gynecologist — whom she trusts and had seen for years — said it would be no big deal. “He made it sound like you just ...