The Dreaded IUD Removal & Why It Involves Coughing

By Linda Sharps
July 9, 2013 - CafeMom

“As it turns out, that's pretty much exactly how I would describe it. When I dutifully coughed on command, my doctor just sort of yanked it out in one smooth motion. Honestly, the worst part was beforehand when she'd been determining the shape and position of my uterus via a manual internal method I can only describe as "robust." Plus, there was the mental discomfort of being all spread apart with a speculum and worrying about my robe and all.”

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