IUD pain management **UPDATE** | Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

Let's start off by saying that IUD insertions can hurt -- and this video covers new recommendations on how you can have a less painful experience. The real breakthrough here isn't what's recommended, but instead that organizations are FINALLY calling for options to be offered to ALL people getting an IUD. It only took how long?? Anywhoo, board-certified OBGYN covers what you need to know and the two documents you can print out and bring to your visit to ask for what you deserve!! **print these and bring them with you to your appointment** 1. The American College of Obstetricians/Gynecologists. Clinical Consensus 9: Pain Management for In-Office Uterine and Cervical Procedures. July 2025. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/clinical-consensus/articles/2025/05/pain-management-for-in-office-uterine-and-cervical-procedures 2. Bayer LL, Ahuja S, Allen RH, Gold MA, Levine JP, Ngo LL, Mody S. Best practices for reducing pain associated with intrauterine device placement. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2025 May;232(5):409-421. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2025.01.039. Epub 2025 Feb 3. PMID: 39909325. https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(25)00072-9/fulltext 0:00 Intro 1:24 Two new updates you can bring in and use as references 1:55 IUD pain control checklist 6:53 What if your doctor brushes your requests off -------------------------------------------------------------- REFERENCES and RESOURCES to go deeper: See above! -------------------------------------------------------------- I WROTE A BOOK! If you are liking my content here or on my other socials, then I basically wrote this book for you - think of it like these videos in book form with awesome illustrations with info to leave you informed and empowered. Get yours here: https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/lets-talk-about-down-there/ ------------------------------------------------------------- HI THERE! If you're new here, welcome! I'm a board-certified OBGYN who uses social media to educate, bust myths, and give you the sex education you wish you got in high school. I cover reproductive health from periods to birth control and doctor's visits to how to feel good. All free of shame and judgement....because that's how it should always be. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload. ------------------------------------------------------------- BE SOCIAL! Don't forget to come follow along elsewhere! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenniferlincoln TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjenniferlincoln Website: https://www.drjenniferlincoln.com/ Email: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: None of this content constitutes direct medical advice or constitutes a patient-doctor relationship. Views expressed here do not represent the views of Dr. Lincoln's employer. For personalized medical advice, consult with your doctor. Music: Red Mountain Musician: Winter Foe Site: https://icons8.com/music/