This study compares the effectiveness of decreasing pain at time of and day after intrauterine device (IUD) insertion when patients take three doses of Ibuprofen versus three doses of placebo.
Ibuprofen is commonly used over the counter and prescribed for pain relief such as menstrual cramps. Intrauterine (IUD) insertion can cause pain during and after the insertion. Currently, studies have found that single dose of Ibuprofen take prior to IUD insertion does decrease pain at time of IUD insertion. This study will examine whether 3 doses of Ibuprofen can decrease pain at time of and 1 day after IUD insertion.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
86
Orlando VA Medical Center
Orlando, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGPain at time of IUD insertion
Pain score measured on 10 point visual analog scale (VAS): 0-3 mild pain, 4-7 moderate pain, 8-10 severe pain
Time frame: At time of IUD insertion
Pain at 1 day after IUD insertion
Pain score measured on 10 point visual analog scale (VAS): 0-3 mild pain, 4-7 moderate pain, 8-10 severe pain
Time frame: 1 day after IUD insertion
Usage of other medications or methods to decrease post-IUD insertion pain
Names of other medications or methods
Time frame: 1 day after IUD insertion
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