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Doctors Still Use Ancient Tools For IUD Insertions—Now, They’re Finally Getting An UpgradeSo far, results from a very small patient sample haven’t shown statistically significant differences in pain during IUD placement with the Carevix versus the tenaculum, but larger studies will ...
Timing. An IUD can be safely inserted at any time during the menstrual cycle. Traditionally, clinicians have been taught to insert an IUD during menses because the patient was very unlikely to be ...
A new device, designed as an alternative to a widely used one, called a tenaculum, which looks like a pair of scissors tipped with hooks, attempts to reduce the pain of IUD placement. Does it work?
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