11/19/2025
Offering IUD insertions in a gentle, patient-centred, trauma informed way has become one of the things I am most passionate about in my practice. So many people have heard horror stories about this procedure (or experienced it themselves) and I truly believe it doesn't have to be this way. I offer pain management, as well as a calm, grounded environment, a slower pace, and really clear communication the whole way through. All of which meaningfully lowers the perception of pain.
IUDs are one of the most effective methods of birth control ("set it and forget it"), and are also helpful for people struggling with heavy periods, perimenopausal heavy periods, low iron and fatigue because of heavy periods... It is such meaningful work to help someone have an experience that feels supported, respectful, and nothing like the stories they’ve been told. I really love that I get to hold my patients in this procedure and experience with a deep level of attunement and gentle care.