Experience report IUD in March 2025 with my girlfriend. Had already tasted this on the German side. Unfortunately with little response. Hope for more experience reports!
The doctor was really nice and even asked me if I wanted to come with her. I then stood at the side of the chair so as not to disturb the assistant and was able to hold her hand and stroke her head.
The procedure was like this:
Vaginal ultrasound to position the IUD and measure the uterus
Insert the Kristeller speculum. The assistant then held the upper part.
Disinfection of the vagina/cervix
Attaching the ball forceps to the cervix (this was probably the most painful part). Removal of the upper speculum blade.
Pulling out the old IUD on the second attempt with crocodile forceps (was probably also unpleasant)
Readjustment of the speculum due to too much fluid.
Insertion of the new IUD without complications.
Vaginal ultrasound
Finished
All in all just under 10 minutes.
It was a very intense and pleasant experience. I was glad that I was able to support my girlfriend a little.