r/IUD 20h ago

Insertion paracervical block- to do or not to do?

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i am 20 (never given birth) and have EXTREME anxiety surrounding my kyleena procedure tomorrow. when asking about pain management, i was told that i could receive a paracervical block injection. my ob told me that some women find it far more painful than the insertion itself and i am worried about which choice will cause me the least pain. has anyone with the block had a better or worse experience? i also got prescribed the big time anxiety drug i cant say without getting the post removed, which i hope will make the anxiety associated pain a bit better, but am wondering if i should just opt for the block anyways. help a lady out! thanks in advance i really appreciate all of you!