The effect of nitroglycerin on the IUD insertion experience in nulliparous women: a pilot study

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Elizabeth A.MicksaJeffrey T.JensenbPaula H.Bednarekb

Contraception Volume 90, Issue 1, Pages 60-65

July 2014

Vaginal administration of 0.5-mg nitroglycerin gel 30 min prior to IUD placement does not appear to decrease patient-reported procedural pain among nulliparous women or ease of insertion for providers.

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Concern about pain during placement of an intrauterine device (IUD) represents a barrier to use, especially among nulliparous women. We hypothesized that nitroglycerin gel applied vaginally 30 min prior to IUD placement would reduce insertion-related pain……..

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