Contraception
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of prophylactic misoprostol administration prior to intrauterine device insertion in nulliparous women.
This study was conducted to examine the effects of prophylactic misoprostol prior to intrauterine device (IUD) placement in nulliparous women. ⋯ Prophylactic misoprostol prior to IUD placement in nulliparous women did not reduce patient perceived pain, but it did appear to increase preinsertion side effects.