For years, women complained that this medical procedure was painful. Doctors are finally listening.
Vox Open Sourced
JULY 10, 2025
Over the last few years, people have posted clips of themselves wincing and even crying on exam tables during IUD placements , shedding light on what was long-held to be a largely painless medical procedure. Other providers are going further, offering anti-anxiety medications or general anesthesia.
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