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Amid an ongoing social media outcry, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new guidance for medical professionals inserting IUDs after patients reported experiencing extreme pain during insertion.
TikTok users recently shared their experiences with IUD insertions under the hashtag #IUD. The birth control method has been around since the early 1900s but has seen a surge in popularity in recent years among young women. IUDs can last up to eight years depending on the brand and type.
The guidelines, published by the CDC on Thursday, encourage medical professionals to counsel patients prior to IUD insertion by educating them on the process and potential changes in bleeding patterns during implant use.