Does topical lidocaine decrease pain during IUD placement?

Authors

Maryam Abid DO, HCA Healthcare
Anthony Shadiack, HCA HealthcareFollow

Division

North Florida

Hospital

Ocala Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Other

Publication Date

8-2019

Keywords

IUDs, outpatient procedures, local anesthetics, birth control, contraceptive devices

Disciplines

Anesthesia and Analgesia | Equipment and Supplies | Obstetrics and Gynecology

Publisher or Conference

Evidence-Based Practice

Recommended Citation

Abid M, Shadiack A. Does topical lidocaine decrease pain during IUD placement? Evidence-Based Practice. 2019;22(8):13. doi:10.1097/EBP.0000000000000380