For many women, getting an intra-uterine device (IUD) inserted is a painful and scary experience.

The level of pain relief offered can depend on the clinic and can be restricted by out-of-pocket costs the patient can’t afford.

A trial is underway in Victoria offering a free pain-relieving "green whistle" to public patients, after a state enquiry into women’s pain.

Guest/s

• Dr Felicity Dent, GP and a board member for Pelvic Pain Victoria

References

• Inquiry into Women's Pain - Victorian Government
• Govt backs green whistle during IUD insertion in response to women’s pain inquiry