Anderson, 25, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, asked her doctor how much it might cost. At the time, she was working in a U.S.

Some discomfort or pain may occur with an IUD insertion. However, the insertion process is usually quick, taking less than 30 seconds. Some older research suggests that more than 70% of people who ...

While clinicians may be paying more attention to women's pain, it's still uncommon to give patients pain or anxiety drugs with a IUD insertion, a new review of 2.4 million outpatient procedures found.

Three in ten women are afraid of the pain of placing an IUD and have, therefore, avoided this type of contraception in the ...

The doctor will perform a pelvic exam to check the position of your uterus and feel around for pain or other abnormalities. Your doctor will use ring forceps to grasp the IUD strings and gently ...

A physician or other practitioner uses a tube to insert the IUD, passing it through the cervix and releasing it into the uterus. Doctors often recommend over-the-counter drugs for insertion pain, a ...

Katie Gansle, who underwent an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion, described the experience as transformative. "The laughing gas obviously didn't mitigate the pain, but it definitely did help ...

This reduction in menstruation can prevent or reduce conditions such as heavy menstrual bleeding, iron deficiency and period pain. Like all contraceptives, there are potential side effects.

Adelaide researchers have developed a world-first contraceptive device that could revolutionise the treatment for period pain ...