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Nitrous Oxide for Pain Management of Intrauterine Device Insertion
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating IUD insertion, Povidone-Iodine, and 3 other interventions for Contraception. Completed, enrolled 80 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Nitrous Oxide is effective in achieving pain control and satisfaction among nulliparous women getting the intrauterine device (IUD).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The IUD (Mirena® or ParaGard®) insertion procedure will occur in the usual manner for both arms. A bimanual exam will be performed, the speculum placed and the cervix visualized. The cervix will then by cleaned with iodine solution. If you are allergic to iodine, we will use chlorhexidine instead. A tenaculum will be placed on the cervix and a uterine sound will be used to measure cavity length. The Mirena® or ParaGard® IUD will be inserted with the specific introducer.
Povidone-Iodine 10% w/w antiseptic swab for the cervix prior to IUD insertion.
For patients with allergy to iodine - 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol antiseptic swab for the cervix prior to IUD insertion.
100% oxygen via nasal mask.
Given in a fixed dose ratio of 50% nitrous oxide/50% oxygen via nasal mask.