Effect of analgesia, previous colposcopic treatment and intrauterine contraception refit on visual analogue scale pain scores
| Variable factors | Pain at forceps application | Pain at IUC insertion | Pain 5 minutes post-IUC insertion | Pain 10 minutes post-IUC insertion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| p Value if oral analgesia had been taken before IUC fitting | 0.927 | 0.573 | 0.812 | 0.867 |
| p Value in those with previous colposcopic treatment | 0.004 | 0.977 | 0.201 | 0.285 |
| p Value if an IUC was removed immediately before an IUC was re-fitted | 0.989 | 0.025 | 0.270 | 0.394 |
IUC, intrauterine contraception.