The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said over the counter drugs, such as Ibuprofen, are not effective ...

The oxidation of copper inside the uterine cavity releases copper ions, which can cause inflammation and cramping. These uncomfortable side effects can deter people from wanting to use an IUD or ...

Once the IUD is out, the doctor will insert a thin device called a uterine sound (basically a ruler for your V) into your vagina to measure the length of your uterine cavity and cervical canal.

For most women, placement of an IUD in the cavity of the uterus takes only a few minutes. There is cramping, but generally it is mild and short-lived. That said, for some people it is painful.

The Carevix, used for IUD insertions, results in less pain and bleeding in studies. But there's still work to be done when it comes to the procedure's pain.

“We put the IUD in folded and then pop the arms open inside the uterus cavity,” says Dr. Rodgers. Paragard is one of the largest of the IUDs.

CooperSurgical designed the insertion tube with a built-in loading tip, which uses the device’s packaging tray to fold the T-arms of the Paragard IUD against its stem. Then, the physician slides a ...

Figure 1. (A) A CT image illustrates the poorly demarcated displaced IUD from the adjacent bowel and bladder. (B) A CT image indicates that the displaced IUD is closely located in the serosal layer of ...

Women have been complaining that doctors don't warn them how much an IUD insertion can hurt — or offer pain relief. Now the CDC is recommending that doctors do more to help.

Many people have had lidocaine when getting a cavity filled at the dentist as it numbs the area where it's applied. The CDC's 2016 guidelines said that injecting it might reduce pain during an IUD ...