The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of an intracervical lidocaine
injection versus topical lidocaine gel on the pain experienced by patients undergoing
tenaculum application to the cervix during office gynecologic procedures. This study will
also evaluate how satisfied women are with the method of pain control used.
The researchers hypothesize that:
1. There is less pain perceived by patients undergoing placement of a tenaculum on the
cervix when a lidocaine injection is used compared to a topical lidocaine gel.
2. Patients are more satisfied with pain control during the overall experience of
undergoing tenaculum placement on the cervix when a lidocaine injection is used compared
to a topical lidocaine gel.