IUD Insertion Can Really Hurt. What Is Being Done About It?

An IUD is one of the most effective forms of birth control, but many of the patients who choose to have one inserted experience intense pain, with little preparation. Why can IUDs be so painful, and what is being done about it? Alisha Haridasani Gupta , a New York Times reporter focusing on women's health, joins us to discuss her piece "Getting an IUD Hurts. Why Aren’t More Women Offered Relief?" and take calls from listeners. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar *