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April 23, 2026International Journal of Gynecology & ObstetricsOpen Access

Pain at intrauterine device placement in a Brazilian center

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ASAna Luiza SaviJLJudith LieberCJCássia Raquel Teatin Juliato

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Overview

Findings indicate high pain levels during IUD insertion, suggesting guideline updates for pain management options.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the level of pain experienced during IUD insertions at a Brazilian center and its implications for guidelines.
  • Analyzed pain levels in 5910 IUD insertions
  • Compared findings with national guidelines
  • Examined the effects of pre-insertion antispasmodic medication on pain levels.
  • 81% of insertions resulted in moderate to severe pain
  • Contrast found with 5% estimate in national guidelines
  • Pre-insertion antispasmodic medication linked to higher pain levels.

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Savi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9bb6285696592c86ed212https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.71026
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