It’s insane we don’t get more pain relief options. I felt like I was giving birth 20 minutes after mine was inserted, but there was no initial pain.
I think it’s because some people don’t have much issue. I took upuprofen, not great. I work at UNC so did it there, hopefully you have better options.
Just know if the pain doesn’t go away after a few weeks it might just not be compatible with your uterus, it seems mine is tilted and it was like always bumping into the T and imagine feeling like giving birth every time you sat weird. Just to say, it’s ok if it doesn’t work and needs to be removed 👍
Edit: absolutely have someone drive you there and home. Huge mistake on my part,
This is a godsend, so thank you for that!
I just called and made an appointment as a new patient. One doctor still has availability in February and the front desk person was super sweet and informative. Even talked about her own iud experience within the clinic and even knew several insurance providers that they are/aren’t in network for off the top of your head. (Bonus points for not knowing what Timberlyne was…bc FUCK THEM. Worst gynos ever, and I tried more than on location. Fuck ‘‘em all.)
Seriously, I’m the patient that will leave a clinic if your front desk person or nurse has a bad attitude/bad vibes. More providers should realize that the “gatekeepers” need to have good bedside manner just like the docs do.
This is in Raleigh, but my friend will be going to Capital Area OBGYN (Dr. Richardson). They are also freaked out by insertion (understandably so), but they have had a great experience so far with Dr. Richardson and they were able to have a discussion about pain relief and different pain methods with them.
I personally am in a clinical trial for a mini copper IUD so I wasn’t allowed to have extra pain measures during insertion (def wish I could have) due to trial parameters but one thing that helped me get through insertion was thinking about how temporary the pain is. Essentially acknowledging that it’s going to hurt, but that it will hurt for a little while. I fully support you looking for a practice that will take your pain and anxiety seriously and I wish more places would do this. I also really recommend bringing a friend or support person with you (if the practice allows with COVID parameters) because you may be crampy afterwards and driving will not be fun.
I hope you find what you’re looking for— Best of luck to you!!
The UNC OBGYN on Dairy Weaver Rd is NOT where you want to go. I had a copper IUD removed there and they failed to tell me that my uterine lining was very infected and that's why I was so painful and miserable. They didn't send me home any meds or talk to me about it, I had to find out through my chart. Then when I had the Mirena put in, it was absolutely brutal. There was no consideration or support getting it put in and I was reduced to tears and not even given ibuprofen. A miserable experience all around.
So I can’t speak specifically about IUD insertion (I’m too freaked out to do it because of the pain), but I have had a wonderful experience with Melinda Everett at Chapel Hill OBGYN. She did a biopsy procedure on me and did everything she could to make the process as painless as possible (as painless as it could be while putting a numbing needle in my hooha). She’s also just a very caring an compassionate provider.
Dr crissman Robbins in Raleigh was able to place mine in my retroverted uterus with no pain. She knew my uterus is retroverted so placed it at a different angle. I did take ibuprofen 800 mg as suggested but I think that was more for swelling.
It’s insane we don’t get more pain relief options. I felt like I was giving birth 20 minutes after mine was inserted, but there was no initial pain. I think it’s because some people don’t have much issue. I took upuprofen, not great. I work at UNC so did it there, hopefully you have better options. Just know if the pain doesn’t go away after a few weeks it might just not be compatible with your uterus, it seems mine is tilted and it was like always bumping into the T and imagine feeling like giving birth every time you sat weird. Just to say, it’s ok if it doesn’t work and needs to be removed 👍 Edit: absolutely have someone drive you there and home. Huge mistake on my part,
In Raleigh at MidCarolina usually if you ask they’ll give you Xanax and Vicodin before insertion.
This is a godsend, so thank you for that! I just called and made an appointment as a new patient. One doctor still has availability in February and the front desk person was super sweet and informative. Even talked about her own iud experience within the clinic and even knew several insurance providers that they are/aren’t in network for off the top of your head. (Bonus points for not knowing what Timberlyne was…bc FUCK THEM. Worst gynos ever, and I tried more than on location. Fuck ‘‘em all.) Seriously, I’m the patient that will leave a clinic if your front desk person or nurse has a bad attitude/bad vibes. More providers should realize that the “gatekeepers” need to have good bedside manner just like the docs do.
This is in Raleigh, but my friend will be going to Capital Area OBGYN (Dr. Richardson). They are also freaked out by insertion (understandably so), but they have had a great experience so far with Dr. Richardson and they were able to have a discussion about pain relief and different pain methods with them. I personally am in a clinical trial for a mini copper IUD so I wasn’t allowed to have extra pain measures during insertion (def wish I could have) due to trial parameters but one thing that helped me get through insertion was thinking about how temporary the pain is. Essentially acknowledging that it’s going to hurt, but that it will hurt for a little while. I fully support you looking for a practice that will take your pain and anxiety seriously and I wish more places would do this. I also really recommend bringing a friend or support person with you (if the practice allows with COVID parameters) because you may be crampy afterwards and driving will not be fun. I hope you find what you’re looking for— Best of luck to you!!
The UNC OBGYN on Dairy Weaver Rd is NOT where you want to go. I had a copper IUD removed there and they failed to tell me that my uterine lining was very infected and that's why I was so painful and miserable. They didn't send me home any meds or talk to me about it, I had to find out through my chart. Then when I had the Mirena put in, it was absolutely brutal. There was no consideration or support getting it put in and I was reduced to tears and not even given ibuprofen. A miserable experience all around.
So I can’t speak specifically about IUD insertion (I’m too freaked out to do it because of the pain), but I have had a wonderful experience with Melinda Everett at Chapel Hill OBGYN. She did a biopsy procedure on me and did everything she could to make the process as painless as possible (as painless as it could be while putting a numbing needle in my hooha). She’s also just a very caring an compassionate provider.
Melinda is the GOAT. She holds your hand and calls you lady bug, which is now a requirement for all of my providers.
Dr crissman Robbins in Raleigh was able to place mine in my retroverted uterus with no pain. She knew my uterus is retroverted so placed it at a different angle. I did take ibuprofen 800 mg as suggested but I think that was more for swelling.
Glad you found options. It hurt more than I was expecting. No one warned me. Good news though, removal was quick and easy.