Virtual Reality for Analgesia During Intrauterine Device Insertion: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are safe and effective long-acting reversible contraceptive therapies that are also used as minimally invasive treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, endometrial hyperplasia, and early-stage endometrial cancer. Despite many advantages, IUDs are underused predominantly due to patient discomfort. Although many techniques have been explored previously in the literature, there is currently little consensus on effective analgesic strategies. Virtual reality (VR) has demonstrated moderate benefits in acute pain management and has been explored for outpatient hysteroscopy.

Objective

This study aims to explore the effectiveness of VR in improving patient pain and anxiety during outpatient IUD insertion.

Methods

This randomized controlle

SUBMITTER: Higgins C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12416870 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature