Cold Compress for Intrauterine Device Insertional Pain: A Randomized Control Trial.

ABSTRACT: Background: Pain with intrauterine device (IUD) insertion is identified as a barrier to uptake of this highly effective long-acting reversible contraceptive. Several studies have assessed the efficacy of interventions to alleviate patient discomfort associated with IUD insertion, but no interventions have been clearly shown to improve procedural pain. The aim of this study was to determine whether use of a cold compress on the abdomen during IUD insertion reduces pain. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective randomized control trial of women presenting to Virginia Commonwealth University for insertion of IUD from September 2016 to October 2017. A power analysis determined that 69 subjects were needed in each arm to detect a 30% reduction in pain with a pow

SUBMITTER: Hylton J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7784818 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature