The Story of My Mirena: From Insertion to Removal

I had the Mirena IUD, which was inserted in September 2021, removed in October 2026.The removal process was quite difficult, ...
Medical Xpress

Considering an IUD but worried about pain during insertion? Here's what to expect

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small T-shaped plastic devices containing either copper or a low dose of progestogen hormone. Lasting five to ten years, they provide highly effective contraception and ...
Vogue

Does IUD Insertion Really Have to Be So Painful?

Whenever anybody asks me how I like my Mirena IUD, I tell them that I love it, as earnestly and vigorously as someone actually earning commission from Big Estrogen. I say that the ease of not taking a ...

Can pain during IUD insertion be reduced? Clinical trial results of intrauterine mepivacaine injection

It is not uncommon to hear people say, "I was recommended an IUD, but I'm worried about the pain during insertion." In fact, ...
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Curious about Mirena IUD? Here's What Women Want to Know – Answered by a OBGYN Expert

When it comes to navigating long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options, intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs, are one of the most talked about options. These T-shaped devices have ...
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IUD Insertion Doesn't Have to Be Excruciating: Here's How My Doctor Minimized the Pain

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 ...
nytimes.com

Getting an IUD Hurts. Why Aren’t More Women Offered Relief?

One of the most effective birth control options is also known for the excruciatingly painful procedure to insert it. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Women are increasingly turning to the intrauterine ...
STAT

How OB-GYNs like me are increasingly able to treat pain from IUDs and other gynecologic procedures

In recent years, a growing outcry has drawn long-overdue attention to a difficult truth: girls’ and women’s pain has too often been dismissed and undertreated in medicine. A 2022 study found that most ...
Rolling Out

IUD insertion pain and breakthrough innovations that can reduce it

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, ...
Teen Vogue

Does IUD Insertion Really Have to Be So Painful?

In this op-ed originally published in Vogue, Hannah Jackson explores pain management for IUD insertion. I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that I put off getting my IUD for so long because I was ...
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Curious about Mirena IUD? Here’s What Women Want to Know – Answered by a OBGYN Expert

When it comes to navigating long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options, intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs, are one of the most talked about options. These T-shaped devices have ...