Infertility, Female
Conditions
Brief summary
the study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Transdermal lidocaine patch for Pain Control During Hysterosalpingography
Detailed description
hysterosalpingography can cause pain and discomfort in several ways: Use of the tenaculum to grasp the cervix and straighten the uterus for proper insertion; trans-cervical actions including measuring uterine depth, inserting the cannula; and injection of the dye
Interventions
lidocaine patch applied 3 hours before the procedure
Sham patch applied 3 hours before the procedure
Sponsors
Study design
Masking description
double blind randomized trial
Intervention model description
double blind randomized trial
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* any patient came for Hysterosalpingography
Exclusion criteria
* any patient has contraindication to Hysterosalpingography
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mean pain score during the procedure | 10 minutes | Assessment of pain using visual analog scale 0-10, 0 = minimum and 10 = maximum scores |
Countries
Egypt