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IUD insertion is painful. For the first time, the CDC issued guidance for physicians. (19thnews.org)

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 months ago (1 children)

When I got one inserted in Canada I was given Tylenol with Codeine, a valium and a cervical dilator (Misoprostol). My appointment included time to let the medicine kick in, recovery time in a comfy chair with a juice box and making sure I had a ride home (because of the valium).

When I got one placed in the USA I got told that it doesn't hurt and I'm imagining the pain, because I saw blood on the spiked forceps that they clamp onto your cervix. I was begrudgingly given an instant heat pack and told that they need the room.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/tenaculum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qG2gUnP4c8

[–] [email protected] 20 points 3 months ago

My favorite cervix fact that I hear from far too many US gynecologists is, the cervix doesn't have pain receptors. Only pressure receptors. Big pinch!