Summary
There have been many testimonials from patients who have experienced high levels of pain during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. This has gained media attention and led to calls for better pain management options and informed consent processes.
This study, published in Contraception, investigated if providers accurately assess pain during IUD insertion. Authors concluded that providers underestimate pain during IUD insertion.
Accuracy of providers' assessment of pain during intrauterine device insertion (September 2013)
https://www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S0010-7824(13)00598-2/fulltext
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