Who experiences pain in an IUD insertion and why?

IUDs -- intrauterine devices -- are a highly effective form of long-acting reversible contraception. But Australia lags behind other comparable countries when it comes to their uptake.One barrier to greater use is concerns over the pain of having an IUD put in.A national survey has looked at how common women experience pain during an IUD insertion and the factors linked to pain - including mental health and previous pregnancies. GuestProfessor Danielle Mazza, Head of the Department of General Practice, Monash University; Director, SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence ReferencesFactors Associated With Pain Related to Insertion of a Contraceptive Intrauterine Device: Findings of a National Survey