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For thousands of women, getting a coil fitted is not just uncomfortable, it is agonising. Yet campaigners say more than three-quarters are still undergoing the procedure without any pain relief at all ...

Question: I’d like to get the contraceptive coil but I’m very squeamish and not great tolerating pain. I’ve heard so many horror stories of people being in agony. Is there any way you can ask for pain ...