Contraception
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First-trimester abortions especially cervical dilation and suction aspiration are associated with pain despite various methods of pain control. ⋯ Conscious sedation, GA and some nonpharmacological interventions decreased procedural and postoperative pain, while being safe and satisfactory to patients. Data on the widely used PCB are inadequate to support its use, and it needs to be further studied to determine any benefit.