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The purpose of the investigators' study was to evaluate whether misoprostol will improve pain scores .
an intrauterine device can cause pain and discomfort in several ways: Use of the tenaculum to grasp the cervix and straighten the uterus for proper insertion; trans-cervical actions including measuring uterine depth, inserting the intrauterine device insertion tube, and removing the tube; and placement of the device in the uterus.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| misoprostol 200 | Experimental | misoprostol 200 microgram placed into the vagina 3 hours prior to having the intrauterine device inserted |
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| misoprostol 400 | Active Comparator | misoprostol 400 microgram placed into the vagina 3 hours prior to having the intrauterine device inserted |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| misoprostol 200 | Drug |
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| misoprostol 400 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Mean pain score during intrauterine device insertion | 5 minutes |
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Inclusion Criteria:
• Women not taken analgesics or anxiolytics in the 24 hours prior insertion
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Ahmed Abbas | Assiut | Cairo Governorate | 002 | Egypt |
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