Paracervical Block Versus No Paracervical Block During IUD Insertion

Paracervical Block Versus No Paracervical Block During IUD Insertion

The purpose of this study is to compare the pain level and level of discomfort with paracervical block versus no analgesia in women who present to the University of Texas (UT) Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology Continuity Clinic, The UT Physicians Women's Center, and the UT Physicians Women's Center- Bellaire for IUD insertion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women of reproductive age who present for an IUD insertion procedure at the University of Texas Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology Continuity Clinic, The UT Physicians Women's Center, and the UT Physicians Women's Center- Bellaire for IUD insertion.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women with current pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Women who are not good candidates for an IUD
• Patients who have a Lidocaine allergy