Comparisons of pain scores between forceps after removing potential confounding factors
| Confounding factors | Pain at forceps application | Pain at IUC insertion | Pain 5 minutes post-IUC insertion | Pain 10 minutes post-IUC insertion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| p Value for difference in pain between forceps if oral analgesia had been taken before IUC fitting | 0.39 | 0.135 | 0.422 | 0.070 |
| p Value for difference in pain between forceps in those with previous colposcopic treatment | 0.419 | 0.127 | 0.445 | 0.075 |
| p Value for difference in pain between forceps if an IUC was removed immediately before an IUC was re-fitted | 0.130 | 0.394 | 0.403 | 0.068 |
IUC, intrauterine contraception.