The claim
Dat het spiraaltje er beter in zou gaan tijdens de maandstonden, is achterhaald.
Original review summary
The review finds that evidence on insertion pain is mixed: studies found no difference for some groups, while another found insertion less painful during menstruation. It concludes that the claim is partly supported, while noting that menstruation can also help rule out an unrecognized pregnancy.[S1]
Additional context
The review reports that one study found no significant difference in pain during or outside menstruation among 192 women who had given birth; another study of more than 1,000 African women found insertion less painful during menstruation. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Gezondheid en wetenschap original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026