IUD

• Ontario hospital’s special room offers better pain relief for IUD, other gyno procedures

  A hospital network in Ontario has established a specialized room that offers better pain relief for some gynecological procedures such as IUD insertions and removals.

  Health

  Oct 10, 2025
  
• Why spotlight is now on IUD and gynecological pain: ‘It’s 2024. Come on’

  Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises of 'just a pinch.'

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2024
  
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• Pain medication finally recommended in U.S. for IUD use. What about Canada?

  Newly released guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending pain management for the insertion of an intrauterine device.

  Health

  Aug 8, 2024
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• Alberta woman who was born despite IUD suffering from rare diseases

  An intrauterine device is one of most effective forms of contraception, with less than one per cent chance of getting pregnant, experts say.

  Health

  Jul 14, 2024
• Halifax sexual health clinic receives outpour of community support to provide free IUDs

  A sexual health clinic in Halifax that has been providing free birth control devices to patients in need is grateful for support as donations run out, but says more is needed.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2024
• Manitoba expert pushes for better IUD insertions to improve pain management, patient care

  The insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) is an unpleasant experience for many women and according to one medical expert in the province, it shouldn't have to be.

  Health

  Jul 25, 2023
• B.C.’s free contraception plan renews push for Ottawa, other provinces to follow suit

  Obstetricians and reproductive rights advocates say other countries, including the United Kingdom, already provide free contraception as part of their health-care plans.

  Health

  Mar 1, 2023
• B.C. budget: Province becomes first in Canada to offer free prescription contraception

  The B.C. budget revealed a measure to cover prescription birth control products, copper IUDs and Plan B emergency contraceptives starting April 1, 2023.

  Health

  Feb 28, 2023
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• NDP promise to ‘fully cover’ birth control under OHIP if elected in June

  Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said the promise can be done "within weeks" of the June 2 provincial election.

  Politics

  Apr 21, 2022
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• ‘We’ve had people at our door in tears’: COVID-19 adds barriers to sexual health resources

  The COVID-19 pandemic has increased barriers to sexual health resources, experts say, with many clinics either reducing their hours and services or closing their doors altogether.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 24, 2021