Each IUD package contains a full explanation of the risks and benefits of the IUD and a description of the insertion and removal procedures. The clinician should review this material with the patient.

Millions of American women use some form of contraception to prevent pregnancy, and one of the most popular forms is an intrauterine device, or IUD. Lately, IUDs have been going viral not because ...

The CDC published updated recommendations for clinicians on how to help manage the pain some people may have when an IUD is inserted.

Non-Hormonal IUD and Other Non-Hormonal Birth Control Options Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD on April 19, 2025 Written by Kate Rope , Alicia Racelis, PhD ...

For example, one 2015 study surveyed 134 people undergoing IUD insertion and asked them to report their pain on a scale of 1 to 10. Scores of 0 to 3 were classified as mild pain, 4 to 6 as ...

While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I ...

Nearly 4.5 million people in the U.S. use an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control. They're very effective at preventing pregnancy — only 1 out of every 100 people with an IUD will get ...

Pain is subjective, and some individuals may find IUD insertion or removal more or less uncomfortable than others. But it's clear that many people find the procedure to be borderline agonizing.

For routine IUD removals, most clinicians do not offer pain management. But for complicated removals or when patients request pain control, the options are the same as for IUD insertions.

A 2014 study of 109 IUD recipients found that 78% reported pain ranging from moderate to severe upon insertion. That range is clear on TikTok, where numerous women have shared live videos from the ...