Mervat A. Elsersy1 Author

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Usefulness of intra uterine lignocaine solution for pain relief during intra uterine device application : Randomized clinical trial

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Mervat A. Elsersy1*

 

Background: The intrauterine device (IUD) is considered as a safe, reversible, long term, easy and an effective method of contraception. The rate of use and acceptance of IUDs has been affected by several concerns. Pain is recognized as one of the major reasons for non-acceptance .

Objectives: prospective randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled trial aimed to test the performance of intra uterine instillation of 10ml lignocaine 2% solution in relieving pain during IUD insertion in comparison to placebo. Patients and Methods: 246 patients were enrolled in the study. they have been randomly subdivided into 2groups: group I composed of 121 patients received intra uterine instillation of 10mililitres lignocaine 2% solution intrauterine before IUD insertion ... view more»

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