"Everyone's body is different and everyone's experience of pain is different," Dr. Cahill said. You can't be 100 percent sure whether the IUD insertion will be painful for you until it happens, but there are a few common factors that appear to be linked with pain upon insertion, Dr. Cahill told POPSUGAR. You might be more likely to feel pain if:
- You have a pre-existing pelvic pain syndrome, like endometriosis.
- You have a history of anxiety.
- You have a history of difficulty with pelvic exams.
- You have a history of sexual assault.
- You're an adolescent.
You may be less likely to feel pain upon IUD insertion if:
- You've given birth.
- You are able to tolerate pelvic exams without difficulty.
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