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Re: IUD insertion From: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:53:38 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: nichole: "Answers to my Q's re: Discharge/CM and what each consistency means..." Previous message: Tanya: "2 Questions about Alesse. Itchness and extended use." In reply to: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: IUD insertion" Next in thread: Amy: "Re: IUD insertion" At Tue, 17 Sep 2002, William McIntosh, MD wrote: > >At Tue, 17 Sep 2002, Lisa wrote: >> >>How painful is IUD insertion and do doctors commonly anesthetize the >>cervix prior to insertion? I am scheduled to have one inserted on Nov 11 >>and am kind of nervous about the procedure. Any advice would be >>helpful. Thank you. > >I do not typically anesthetize the cervix for IUD insertions, as they >don't seem to be horrible for most patients. My wife has had 2 IUDs in >her time (between our children), and she said it really wasn't bad, just >a mild menstrual like cramping for a few minutes. I haven't been kicked >in the head yet. It might be a good idea to premedicate with whatever >you use for menstrual cramps about 30-60 minutes before the insertion. > >-- >William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG \ OK, I think I can handle it. I'll try not to kick my doc in the head too. Thanks, Lisa > >This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute >for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional. > Next message: nichole: "Answers to my Q's re: Discharge/CM and what each consistency means..." Previous message: Tanya: "2 Questions about Alesse. Itchness and extended use." In reply to: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: IUD insertion" Next in thread: Amy: "Re: IUD insertion"

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