Federal health officials recommended physicians counsel women about pain management before IUD insertion to address discomfort; this may lead to more serious consideration of pain and increased use of anesthetics.
Dr. Gray highlighted that women's pain has been downplayed in medicine, noting the importance of recognizing the potential for IUD insertion to be a really painful experience for some individuals.
Few doctors offer effective pain management options during IUD insertion, with many prescribing less effective over-the-counter painkillers over local anesthetics; a 2015 study revealed underestimation of patient pain by doctors.
The updated CDC guidance on IUD insertion places a stronger emphasis on patient preferences and experiences, signifying a significant change according to Dr. Espey, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of New Mexico.
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