Why IUD insertions are painful for many patients and what can be done better Mar 23, 2025 5:35 PM EDT ...

Here's what to do if you need to get your IUD replaced soon.

These women didn't know just how painful their IUD procedures would be. With new CDC recommendations, will women find relief?

One of the most effective birth control options is also known for the excruciatingly painful procedure to insert it.

Barriers to IUD use include patient concerns about anticipated pain with placement and provider concerns about ease of placement," the CDC recommendations say.

The intrauterine device (IUD) is considered one of the most effective and long-lasting forms of birth control available. Now a new study suggests it may also have a role in preventing cervical ...

Women have been complaining that doctors don't warn them how much an IUD insertion can hurt — or offer pain relief. Now the CDC is recommending that doctors do more to help.

Doctors underestimate the pain of IUD insertion.For many women, this is deeply unpleasant. For those who have experienced sexual violence (more than half of women), IUD insertion can be downright ...