Efficacy of intrauterine device procedural analgesics.
JAAPA
; 37(8): 32-35, 2024 Aug 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39051692
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Nearly half of all pregnancies worldwide are unintended. Intrauterine devices are an effective, long-acting form of pregnancy prevention that require minimal maintenance, and also can be used in patients with menorrhagia. However, they are underused because of pain associated with their insertion. Topical and local anesthesia are good options for reducing procedural pain in select patients. IUD placement falls within the scope of practice for physician associates/assistants (PAs) practicing in family medicine, internal medicine, and women's health. PAs should be aware of these additional analgesia options available to patients in order to increase use of effective contraception.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Intrauterine Devices
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
JAAPA
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article