Contraception
-
Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of nitroprusside on IUD insertion experience in nulliparous women: a pilot study.
Concern about pain during placement of an intrauterine device (IUD) represents a barrier to use, especially among nulliparous women. We hypothesized that nitroprusside gel applied intracervically prior to IUD placement would reduce insertion-related pain. ⋯ Intracervical administration of 10-mg nitroprusside gel immediately prior to IUD insertion does not appear to provide a clinically relevant improvement in patient-reported pain with IUD insertion among nulliparous women.