September 17, 2024
Description:
Many patients report that their intrauterine device (IUD) placement was uneventful and relatively comfortable. Others describe the experience as the worst pain of their life. We can’t predict which patients will experience severe anxiety, pain, or trauma from IUD placement or removal. However, what we can do is universally address the potential for pain and anxiety with counseling and diverse management strategies. Data now confirms the effectiveness of cervical blocks and a variety of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management strategies to mitigate against potential pain and anxiety with IUD placement and removal.
Learning Objectives:
- List 3 non-pharmacologic interventions designed to prevent pain with IUD placement.
- Demonstrate anticipatory guidance for vasovagal prevention.
- Describe the evidence for providing a cervical block to reduce pain with IUD placement.
Speakers:
Joely Pritzker, MS, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner at Vista Community Clinic
National Trainer for Envision SRH & the PATH Framework Sexual and Reproductive Health Trainer and Consultant
Contributing author for the 22nd Edition of Contraceptive Technology
Patty Cason, RN, MS, FNP-BC
Assistant Clinical Professor
UCLA School of Nursing
President, Envision SRH
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