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CDC Issues new guidance for pain management during IUD insertion

“Ouch ow ow…” If you’ve ever had—or inserted—an IUD, you know it’s not a walk in the park. The discomfort, the cramping… it’s a lot, especially for women who haven’t had a vaginal birth or have a history of trauma. Earlier this year, the CDC had to tell physicians to take women’s pain seriously during IUD insertions. Shocking, right? Less than 5% of doctors offer local anesthetic, leaving women with only over-the-counter painkillers, which are far less effective. In my training, I learned from a

CDC releases new guidelines, updates recommendations for pain management during IUD insertions

IUD insertion pain addressed in new CDC guidelines