Does Ultrasound Guidance Provide Pain Relief During Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Insertion? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract:Objective
To evaluate ultrasound guidance effect in pain relief during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion.
Methods
Four different databases were searched from inception till June 2022. We selected randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared transabdominal ultrasound guidance versus traditional non‐guided IUD insertion among women undergoing IUD placement for contraception. We used Revman software during performing our meta‐analysis. Our primary outcome was the pain score during IUD insertion as evaluate… Show more
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