• ReiRose@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    Many women who receive an IUD report some of the worst pain they’ve felt in their entire life.

    There’s not a whole lot that can be done about that besides giving the patient some Midol and a day off work to rest.

    Erm…“oh you’re having the worst pain of your life, here have a combination muscle relaxant and acetaminophen mix that’s available over the counter. And also loose a days income”

    • BradleyUffner@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      I’m curious what a doctor taking the pain seriously would look like to you. Are you expecting something like a locally injected anesthetic or full in-patient sedation?

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        1 hour ago

        Either! Both would be better than throwing up from the pain, passing out, and then being sneered at for both.

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        Perhaps at least a prescription pain killer taken orally?

        I would certainly support some sort of local, along the lines of what dentists use.