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Unsuccessful IUD insertion

By Anonymous February 13, 2017 - 10:38am
 
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I heard much good about IUD's relieving severely painful periods. The pill made me very sick, and I've done the depo shot but don't want to stay on it long-term. I tried to have the IUD inserted but probably being tense and the speculum going in was very painful, it simply wasn't possible.
I think if I try again I could succeed. Since the speculum enters the same way as a tampon, will using tampons make it easier for the doctor to reach the cervix?

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Maryann Gromisch RN
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Hello Anonymous,

Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your experience. Relaxing during the insertion may have the best result.

Regards,
Maryann

February 13, 2017 - 10:52am

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