Articles by Liz Labby, CNM, MPH, MN

It’s ok to admit that gynecological procedures can be painful, not simply “uncomfortable.” From routine Pap smears to IUD insertions, endometrial biopsies and colposcopies, these types of experiences can leave patients bracing themselves and feeling like their pain was dismissed. For far too long, women’s pain in medical settings has been downplayed or outright ignored—and…