Yet this description contrasts sharply with the experiences of women who, like Lucy, say it left them screaming in agony, traumatised and feeling violated. Nor is this the only routine gynaecological procedure that women are told is virtually painless yet leaves thousands traumatised. Lucy set up an online petition for better pain relief for women having an IUD inserted and 24,000 have already signed it. Pain relief is something of a postcode lotteryThe Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, which represents UK doctors and nurses performing such procedures, says it's well known that women who've never given birth may need stronger pain relief. for some, particularly those who have had no children or delivered their children by Caesarean section, additional pain relief may be needed'.

Source: Daily Mail July 05, 2021 22:07 UTC