Cervical Lidocaine for Intrauterine Device Insertion Pain
Cervical Lidocaine for Intrauterine Device Insertion Pain
The aim of this study is to evaluate intracervical lidocaine gel as a means to decrease pain
 associated with intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. They will be randomized to either
 placebo (inert water based lubricating gel) or 2% lidocaine gel to be placed intracervically
 via angio-catheter just before intrauterine device insertion. Anticipated pain scores will be
 assessed using a visual analog scale prior to insertion. Using the same pain scale, patients
 will again be asked at the end of the procedure to rate their pain.
Double blind randomized controlled trial.

 Primary outcome: Pain reported on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Intervention: 2% lidocaine gel at
 the tenaculum site and intracervical prior to intrauterine device placement
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  age 18-45 yrs

 -  selecting intrauterine device contraception

 -  able and willing to consent

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  non-English speaking

 -  current intrauterine device use

 -  expulsion of intrauterine device within 2 weeks

 -  allergy to lidocaine or water based lubricant