A new Tik Tok trend of women filming themselves getting an IUD inserted has highlighted how painful the procedure can be for many.

It's revealed that in many cases, women's pain is not taken seriously and it should be something that doctors review and reconsider when it comes to the insertion of the birth control device.

But is seeing other women's pain helping or hindering the process for those whoa re considering getting the device themselves? We look at exactly how IUD insertion works and what changes your efforts posting your experiences online have achieved.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: Dr Pav Nanayakkara is a Jean Hailes minimally invasive gynaecological surgeon

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Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

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