IUD Insertion
Conditions
Brief summary
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-acting, highly effective, reversible contraceptive method that may be underutilized due to fear of pain during insertion. Although providers frequently prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for IUD insertion, there is no evidence for any pain reduction. Women can experience high levels of pain when the IUD is placed inside the uterus, and fear of this pain could be a reason that women decide not to use this method.
Interventions
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 49 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Women not taken analgesics or anxiolytics in the 24 hours prior insertion 2. Women not taken misoprostol prior to IUD insertion 3. No contraindication to or history of allergic reaction to lidocaine or NO donors. 4. Women who will accept to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
1. Lidocaine allergy 2. History of migraine or chronic headache 3. Any contraindication to IUD placement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean pain score during IUD insertion | 3 minutes |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction score after the procedure | 3 minutes |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed