intrauterine device

Pain medication finally recommended in U.S. for IUD use. What about Canada? – National

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Pain medication finally recommended in U.S. for IUD use. What about Canada? – National

Newly released guidance in the United States is now recommending pain management for the insertion of an intrauterine device or IUD, which can be an unpleasant experience for some women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on Thursday for contraceptive use, saying that lidocaine, which is a local anesthetic agent, … Read more

Alberta woman who was born despite IUD suffering from rare diseases

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Alberta woman who was born despite IUD suffering from rare diseases

From birth to adulthood, Sherri Jones’ life has been both unusual and rare. The 54-year-old resident of Red Deer, Alb., was born despite her mom using an intrauterine device — a one-in-100 occurrence. “The IUD apparently had gotten stuck on her bladder, and it penetrated her bladder, which is why she was able to conceive,” … Read more