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Ow, that hurts!

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Quick question: Why are we still dismissing pain?

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IUD on a brightly colored geometric background
Credit: Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition on Unsplash

CW: In-depth discussion of medical procedures and reproductive health with mentions of blood.

Skyler: Let me paint you a (painful) picture: I’m 17 and have been a high school graduate for less than a week. I am about to attend a long-awaited appointment to receive the Mirena IUD (intrauterine devi…

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