Infertility, Female
Conditions
Brief summary
To compare the effectiveness of Transdermal Lidocaine for Pain Control During Diagnostic Office Hysteroscopy
Detailed description
hysteroscopy is commonly used in the diagnosis and treatment of intrauterine lesions such as polyps, fibroids, septa, and adhesions, and in the presence of abnormal bleeding and during the removal of an intrauterine device or foreign body. Cervical ripening is made possible by the use of medication through different routes.
Interventions
5% lidocaine patch applied at 6 hours before the scheduled office hysteroscopy.
Sham patch containing no study medication applied at 6 hours before the scheduled office hysteroscopy.
Sponsors
Study design
Masking description
double blinded randomized controlled trial
Intervention model description
double blinded randomized controlled trial
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* patients with an indication for office hysteroscopy
Exclusion criteria
* patient refuse to participant * contraindication for lidocaine patch
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain intensity will be assessed by visual analogue scale | 10 minutes | Pain intensity will be assessed by visual analogue scale 30 minutes after the procedure. Visual analogue scale ranging from 0 to 10 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Operative time | 15 minutes | From the introduction of hysteroscope into the vagina till compilation of hysteroscopic examination |
Countries
Egypt