Pain experiences during intrauterine device procedures: a thematic analysis of tweets.
Neda TaghinejadiHelene-Mari van der WesthuizenFrancis Ifeanyi AyomohWasim AhmedTrisha GreenhalghAnne-Marie BoylanPublished in: BMJ sexual & reproductive health (2024)
While we acknowledge the limitations of our sample, this study highlights important perspectives and accounts relating to pain during IUD procedures. Our findings attest to the need for strategies to improve the patient experience for those opting for IUD as a clinical priority. Further research should explore IUD users' experiences, expectations and wishes around pain management.