‘The insertion was as painful as labor ... ‘I was not mentally prepared for that.’ “I got my Mirena IUD through Kaiser. My doctor was wonderful and encouraging (I had a bad experience ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD When the ParaGard IUD was first introduced in the United States in 1988, the product label indicated that the copper intrauterine device (IUD) was for women ...

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 ...

However, the fear of pain or discomfort with IUD insertion has been identified as a potential barrier in its use among women. Various analgesic options have been suggested to reduce pain during IUD ...

They don't have to think about. And, like I said the new Mirena IUD can even make their periods lighter. And most women are thrilled. They don't want heavier periods, they want lighter periods.

Some of their centers saw a 200% increase in the number of IUD insertions in December compared to November ... in 2016 when the daily rate of long-acting reversible contraceptive insertion was up 21.6 ...