Different analgesics prior to intrauterine device insertion: is there any evidence of efficacy?

CONCLUSION: Despite finding that none of the study drugs seemed effective prior to IUD insertion, insertion did not cause severe pain. The negative findings indicate the need for future research into new strategies to decrease pain during IUD placement. PMID: 28463028 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28463028?dopt=Abstract

Source: The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care - May 2, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Elkhouly NI, Maher MA Tags: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Source Type: research