Misoprostol Prior to IUD Insertion in Nullipara

Summary

The use of misoprostol at a dose of 400 µg administered vaginally four hours prior to IUD insertion increased the ease of insertion and reduced the incidence of pain during the procedure, although the frequency of cramps increased following misoprostol use.

Timeline

Start

2009-07

Primary completion

2011-11

Completion

2011-11

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.