You knew your IUD insertion was probably going to be a little uncomfortable, but you decided 10 minutes of discomfort would be worth it. However, you might be concerned if you're continuing to have pain a week or two after your IUD insertion. Is this normal? Is the IUD inserted incorrectly? Is your body rejecting it? What’s going on?
Learn more about how the IUD works here.
Dr. Wu is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in New York City.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Intrauterine contraception.
Planned Parenthood. (n.d.). How effective are IUDs?
Planned Parenthood. (n.d.). What’s an IUD insertion like?
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