
IUD Insertion Is Often Painful—Can a New Tool Help? feature on Health.com
This article focuses on our new device, Carevix™, designed to reduce pain during IUD insertion.
Traditional IUD insertion uses a tenaculum to grasp the cervix, which can cause pain and uterine contractions. Carevix™ uses suction instead, aiming to minimize these issues.
Studies suggest Carevix™ reduces pain, particularly for women who haven’t given birth, and is successfully used by most providers after some practice.
While IUDs are increasingly popular, especially among women who haven’t given birth, pain management during insertion remains a challenge. Many women aren’t offered pain relief options, despite the availability of NSAIDs and paracervical blocks.
The article highlights the need for better pain management strategies during IUD insertion and emphasizes that dismissing women’s pain is a significant problem.
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