But there’s one major gripe many have with the birth control tool: The insertion can hurt like hell. Why On Earth An IUD Insertion Is So PainfulKeith Brofsky via Getty ImagesTo understand why the pain occurs, it’s important to understand the entire procedure. During an IUD insertion, the pain happens in steps. “Finally, you’ll feel the third cramp when the IUD is actually going in,” Bhardwaj said. Yes, stabilizing the cervix, measuring everything and inserting the IUD each cause cramps, which will undoubtedly cause pain.

Source: Huffington Post March 12, 2019 09:45 UTC