Symptoms related to intrauterine device insertion
| Symptom | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Pain with IUD insertion | |
| None | 0 (0) |
| Mild | 19 (23) |
| Moderate | 29 (35) |
| Severe | 36 (42) |
| Light-headedness, nausea, or sweating during procedure* | |
| None | 45 (54) |
| Mild | 16 (19) |
| Moderate | 20 (24) |
| Severe | 3 (4) |
| Pain in first 24 hours | |
| None | 4 (5) |
| Mild | 30 (36) |
| Moderate | 34 (40) |
| Severe | 16 (19) |
| Pain at 24–72 hours | |
| None | 19 (23) |
| Mild | 39 (46) |
| Moderate | 16 (19) |
| Severe | 10 (12) |
| Pain after 1 week | |
| None | 52 (62) |
| Mild | 15 (18) |
| Moderate | 13 (15) |
| Severe | 4 (5) |
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding.
IUD, intrauterine device.