Efficacy and Safety of Lidocaine Compared to Other Agents for Intrauterine Device Insertion Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
BACKGROUND Pain during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion remains a common barrier to use, with limited guidance on preferred pharmacological agents. OBJECTIVE Evaluate the efficacy and safety of lidocaine compared to other pharmacologic agents for reducing pain during IUD insertion. SEARCH STRATEGY Electronic dat...