The modern IUD hit the market approximately 60 years ago.

On Tuesdayfor the first time everthe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began to address IUD insertion pain.

The guidelines made two major updates to pain mitigation.

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For one, the CDC recommends that Misoprostolnotbe used in IUD insertions.