80
Participants
Start Date
October 31, 2013
Primary Completion Date
August 31, 2014
Study Completion Date
August 31, 2014
IUD insertion
The IUD (Mirena® or ParaGard®) insertion procedure will occur in the usual manner for both arms. A bimanual exam will be performed, the speculum placed and the cervix visualized. The cervix will then by cleaned with iodine solution. If you are allergic to iodine, we will use chlorhexidine instead. A tenaculum will be placed on the cervix and a uterine sound will be used to measure cavity length. The Mirena® or ParaGard® IUD will be inserted with the specific introducer.
Povidone-Iodine
Povidone-Iodine 10% w/w antiseptic swab for the cervix prior to IUD insertion.
Chlorhexidine
For patients with allergy to iodine - 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol antiseptic swab for the cervix prior to IUD insertion.
Oxygen
100% oxygen via nasal mask.
Nitrous oxide
Given in a fixed dose ratio of 50% nitrous oxide/50% oxygen via nasal mask.
Center for Reproductive Health, Albuquerque
Society of Family Planning
OTHER
University of New Mexico
OTHER