Some U.S. clinics offer routine sedation for IUD pain, saying it 'shouldn't feel traumatizing'

The pain has been described as agonizing, searing and excruciating. Now, some Planned Parenthood locations in the U.S. offer routine sedation to patients during IUD insertions and removals. But what are the options for Canadians?

Some U.S. clinics offer routine sedation for IUD pain, saying it 'shouldn't feel traumatizing'
An IUD on a black background

The pain has been described as agonizing, searing and excruciating. Now, some Planned Parenthood locations in the U.S. offer routine sedation to patients during IUD insertions and removals. But what are the options for Canadians?