Jan 20, 2025 · IUDs are highly effective birth control, but many people have concerns that IUD insertion may be painful. Learn more about how IUD insertion feels, pain relief options, recovery time, and more.

Nov 7, 2023 · It’s extremely rare for an IUD to fall out of your body completely. If the IUD moves, it typically becomes lodged in the lower cervix, causing a distinctive pain that can’t be ignored.

Aug 29, 2023 · Many women wonder whether getting an IUD will hurt. There’s minimal to moderate pain associated with the insertion of it and its use. Learn more about the process.

Aug 16, 2024 · When you get an IUD, it’s normal to feel cramping. “Your uterus is a muscle, and when you place something inside of it, the muscle responds by tightening,” says Lisa Holloway, a nurse...

Aug 11, 2024 · In new contraceptive guidance published this week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave updated recommendations for clinicians on how to help manage the pain some people may...

Nov 15, 2024 · Patients’ pain experiences during IUD insertions often do not align with what practitioners perceive that pain to be. One study shows that women rated their highest pain during a procedure at around 65 on a scale of 100, while providers estimated it at around 35—highlighting a deep-rooted disparity between patient experiences and provider ...

May 16, 2022 · While insertion is usually well tolerated, it can also cause discomfort and pain, or severe pain for a small number of women. So it’s important to know what to expect during and after the...

May 28, 2024 · Intrauterine devices (IUDs) can be an effective and simple method of contraception, however, many women report intense pain while having them inserted. It's important to know what your pain relief options are before having an IUD or any other invasive gynecological procedure.

Aug 29, 2024 · Many women experience pain with the insertion of an IUD or intrauterine device used for birth control. Doctors can do more to manage that pain, according to new recommendations from the CDC.

Aug 19, 2019 · “The discomfort or pain when the IUD is inserted is real,” Dr. Colleen Krajewski as assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, told...