If you’ve ever had an IUD, you already know how painful it is to have it inserted or removed. The fact that IUDs have been widely used since the 1950 and the only pain management doctors have offered ...

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, ...

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

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways Hormonal IUDs prevent pregnancy by releasing progestin that thickens ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated recommendations earlier this week for physicians about how to counsel patients on pain management before placing an intrauterine ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new guidance on managing pain during IUD insertion, but doctors say the updated advice — while a step in the right direction — doesn’t ...

The guidelines recently issued by the CDC regarding intrauterine device (IUD) insertion mark a significant, albeit overdue, milestone in recognizing and addressing the pain experienced by women ...