IUD removal under general anesthesia?
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Anonymous
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My teen had very bad period cramps for years, and we tried pretty much everything. She ended up with a Kyleena IUD and it has helped a lot, and it's been a couple of years and she's in college now. The Kyleena lasts five years.
However; an issue keeps coming up. The insersion really hurt her. I was there, holding her hand, and I felt her hand go hot and she got sweaty and gasped. She started shaking and after the doctor left the room, she cried a little. She maintains that it was one of the most painful things in her entire life. This comes up a lot. She is terrified about the removal in a few years. The removal is not supposed be as bad because of the way it is shaped. I thought she'd get over it, but she has not. I was facetiming her yesterday, and she brought it up in passing about how she thinks she needs to see a therapist because (among other things), her fear about the IUD removal. She has mentioned in the past how maybe the removal could be under anesthesia. At the time I just thought that was so...extra. Not to mention the cost. But after last night, I'm thinking that I haven't taken her fear seriously. People get put out to get their teeth done, so, why not? Does anyone know if this is a procedure? |
Anonymous
| I had my IUD removed under general anesthesia because my IUD got somehow stuck inside (I think it attached to the uterine wall, but not 100% sure), and after an unsuccessful attempt, the doctor told me to schedule the procedure. So, yes, it can definitely be done if there is a good reason, but I don't know if mental health qualifies. |
Anonymous
| IUD removal is very quick. Maybe asking for Valium or something similar would help? |
Anonymous
| Yes but it likely wouldn't be covered by insurance. If it's worth a few thousand, go for it. |
Anonymous
F that. Women's pain should be taken seriously. If the majority of men get a colonoscopy under anesthesia, why can't women get an implant removed under the same guidance? So stupid. |
Anonymous
| I don’t know all that much about an anesthesia, but I know there are different levels, including for example when you get a colonoscopy. I found this blog post describing the various levels. I would think the procedure would be comparable and one of the more moderate options here might be suitable for the iud removal - https://www.templehealth.org/about/blog/what-are-my-options-for-sedation-during-my-upcoming-colonoscopy |
Anonymous
| Removal is nowhere near as bad as insertion. I have a cervix that hates me and I had a vasovegal reaction to insertion (which it sounds like your daughter may have too from your sweatiness description) and would never have an insertion without anesthesia again. And removal was no big deal. Seriously. |
Anonymous
| Getting it out is super easy. It’s less uncomfortable than a Pap smear. I’ve had 3 IUDs over the years and while getting them in wasn’t fun, removal was truly no big deal. |
Anonymous
| My DD passed out during the IUD initial procecure (an a couple other times during acute pain). Her docs recommend she take a Valium before similar procedures. |
Anonymous
I’m pp above and DD had same reaction. Curious what anesthesia you’ve had for IUD insertion? |
Anonymous
1) removal is far less painless 2) general anesthesia is very dangerous. I would argue it’s not appropriate for either procedure. |
Anonymous
Yeah definitely not the same. Also her daughter doesn't have to get an IUD. That's why it isn't recommended for women that haven't given birth. Just pick a different method. |
Anonymous
Kyleena is specifically designed for and market towards women who haven’t given birth. |
Anonymous
| Xanax |
Anonymous
| Oh whatever, my dentist offered to refer me to an anesthesia dentist for a cavity filling. |