EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 13 MIN
It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way: Managing IUD Placement Pain and Anxiety - Frankly Speaking Ep 456
from Pri-Med Podcasts · host Pri-Med
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-456 Overview: Experiences of significant pain and anxiety during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion may lead patients to forgo this effective contraceptive option. Listen in as we discuss how to reduce procedural pain, address anxiety, and foster trust using updated guidelines and shared decision-making to improve patient satisfaction and support informed contraceptive choices. Episode resource links: Charles, D. N., Nagarsheth, M., & Oshman, L. (2025). Pain Management for IUD Insertion in Primary Care. American Family Physician, 111(4), 299-301. Dempsey, A., Aucoin, C., Stallings, W., Kulangara, A., & Sundstrom, B. (2025). Beyond pain medication: striving toward more patient-centered placement of intrauterine devices. Contraception, 110944. Estevez, E., Hem-Lee-Forsyth, S., Viechweg, N. D., John, S., & Menor, S. P. (2024). Advancing pain management protocols for intrauterine device insertion: integrating evidence-based strategies into clinical practice. Cureus, 16(6). Hoover, K., & Riley, K. (2025). Pain Management for In-Office Uterine and Cervical Procedures. Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-456 Overview: Experiences of significant pain and anxiety during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion may lead patients to forgo this effective contraceptive option. Listen in as we discuss how to reduce procedural pain, address anxiety, and foster trust using updated guidelines and shared decision-making to improve patient satisfaction and support informed contraceptive choices. Episode resource links: Charles, D. N., Nagarsheth, M., & Oshman, L. (2025). Pain Management for IUD Insertion in Primary Care. American Family Physician, 111(4), 299-301. Dempsey, A., Aucoin, C., Stallings, W., Kulangara, A., & Sundstrom, B. (2025). Beyond pain medication: striving toward more patient-centered placement of intrauterine devices. Contraception, 110944. Estevez, E., Hem-Lee-Forsyth, S., Viechweg, N. D., John, S., & Menor, S. P. (2024). Advancing pain management protocols for intrauterine device insertion: integrating evidence-based strategies into clinical practice. Cureus, 16(6). Hoover, K., & Riley, K. (2025). Pain Management for In-Office Uterine and Cervical Procedures. Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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