Abstract
Rectal Indomethacin is an Effective Analgesic During Copper T380A Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial
Highlights
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective contraceptive methods that are associated with lower discontinuation rates if compared to other methods [1]
The current study aims to evaluate the analgesic effect of rectal indomethacin in pain relief during IUD insertion
We found that a single dose of rectal indomethacin 30 minutes prior to copper IUD insertion effectively reduces pain at all steps of insertion with no adverse effects
Summary
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective contraceptive methods that are associated with lower discontinuation rates if compared to other methods [1]. IUD is the most popular reversible method of contraception being used by more than 180 million women [2] They are convenient to use for most of women since they do not require frequent user or clinician actions to maintain contraceptive protection [3]. Fear of pain is a major concern and disincentive to use the IUD [5,6] besides the health care provider worry of difficult insertion, especially in nullipara [7]. This limits its use to approximately 8% of reproductive-aged women in developed countries and 15% in developing countries [8]
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