Goodbye painful IUD procedures!

Carevix® is a gentle, female-friendly
solution for modern gynecology.

  • Less pain
  • Less bleeding
  • More comfort in transcervical procedures
  • FSA/HSA Eligible
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Why it Matters

Million women every year

are afflicted by the cervical tenaculum in gynecological procedures.

Percent of women

report mild to severe pain during procedures using the cervical tenaculum

Percent of women

avoid an IUD as a birth control method for fear of pain

What is a cervical tenaculum?

  • The tenaculum is a surgical instrument commonly used in gynecology
  • It resembles a pair of scissors with sharp-pointed hooks at the end
  • It was invented over a century ago and remains largely unchanged*
    * Bloch G. (2019). Les gynécos travaillent avec des outils centenaires. Le Temps.
  • While the tenaculum is highly effective, it often causes pain and bleeding*
    * Lopez LM, Bernholc A, Zeng Y, et al. (2015). Interventions for pain with intrauterine device insertion. Cochrane Database Syst Rev.

*Always contact your gynecologist for medical information

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Talk to Your Provider about carevix® for Your IUD Insertion

Getting an IUD can feel overwhelming—your comfort matters.

Start the conversation with your provider and ask about carevix®.

We’ve made it easy to give your clinician what they need, because every patient deserves gentler care.

What Women Should Know about carevix®?

Talk to Your Provider about carevix® for Your IUD Insertion If you are considering an IUD, and you are looking to reduce pain and bleeding during the procedure, consider Carevix™, backed by clinical studies, download this explanatory brochure.

“It’s just a pinch” shouldn’t be the standard.
With carevix®, there’s a gentler alternative.

Less pain. Less bleeding. An enhanced IUD experience.

Ask your provider about carevix®.

Download the patient brochure

Make carevix® Accessible with Your Benefits

Talk to Your Provider about carevix® for Your IUD Insertion - download a letter of medical necessity for the carevix suction cervical stabilizer

Your insurance may require extra documentation to cover carevix®. To simplify the process, bring this Letter of Medical Necessity to your provider.

It can also support payment through FSA or HSA benefits.

Download the Letter of Medical Necessity

How to Get Reimbursed for carevix®?

Learn about reimbursement conditions for your carevix® purchase using your benefits (FSA, HSA, Insurance). 

Reimbursement Instructions

The Benefits of carevix® for your IUD insertion

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Carevix® is an atraumatic alternative to the traditional tenaculum

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Carevix® uses suction technology to secure the cervix, which eliminates unnecessary pain and bleeding

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Results from the ADVANCE Women Study in Switzerland showed significant reduction in pain by up to 73% and less bleeding by 83% during IUD insertions with carevix® compared to the tenaculum. Link to press release

What patients tell about carevix®

Real experiences from patients. Testimonials reflect individual opinions.

What is an IUD?

  • The Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUD) is considered the most cost-effective birth control method available today *
    * Kirchheimer, S. (2003) IUDs Most Cost-Effective Birth Control. WebMD.com
  • IUDs are 99% effective at preventing unwanted pregnancies *
    * (2020). How effective is contraception at preventing pregnancy? NHS.com
  • 18% of females are discouraged from using an IUD because of the fear of pain and trauma during the IUD insertion, related to the use of a tenaculum *
    * Data on File. Internal Aspivix Survey with 500 European Women.

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