Glyceryl Trinitrate Versus Lidocaine Cream for IUD Insertion
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2017-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-acting, highly effective, reversible contraceptive
method that may be underutilized due to fear of pain during insertion. Although providers
frequently prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for IUD insertion, there
is no evidence for any pain reduction. Women can experience high levels of pain when the IUD
is placed inside the uterus, and fear of this pain could be a reason that women decide not to
use this method.