• Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    I’ve had two partners receive it, and it’s difficult to put into words how upset I am at their pain not being taken seriously. Like, existential anger at the human race levels of frustration

    • andros_rex@lemmy.worldOP
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      16 days ago

      It’s frustrating because of the gaslighting. “You’ll just feel a little pinch” - uh no. Sent home with nothing, “take some Tylenol” while I changed several overnight pads to deal with the bleeding.

      I don’t care if it’s not “supposed to hurt” - it clearly does. People have been saying this for years - why wasn’t that enough?

      Mine is late, and I’ve been putting off getting it taken out in part because no insurance but also the pain.

      • medgremlin@midwest.social
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        15 days ago

        When I was on my OB Gyn rotation for my 3rd year of medical school, my preceptor offered local anesthesia for IUD insertion as well as a prescription for valium to take before the procedure to all of her patients. She’s a younger physician though and very adamant about keeping up with the best/most current recommendations.