The new guidelines, published today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, urge doctors to “not underestimate the pain experienced by patients,” marking a significant change for the organization. In years past, ACOG acknowledged that common gynecological procedures can be painful, but stopped short of pain management recommendations.
The change is in part a response to a groundswell of complaints from patients on social media, in the news and directly with physicians. Tap the link in our bio to read more about the new pain relief guidelines. Photo by Getty Images.”