local anesthetic
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Many clinicians point to the paracervical block—a simple, targeted injection of a local anesthetic around the cervix—as a way to greatly reduce pain during IUD insertions.
From Slate ● Jun. 7, 2026
According to the guidelines, the topical anesthetic lidocaine “might be useful for reducing patient pain” when injected as a local anesthetic or applied topically as a numbing gel, cream or spray.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2024
The CDC, whose current guidance is vaguely supportive of using a local anesthetic, is in the process of reviewing recently published data on pain management for IUD insertions, with plans to update recommendations next year.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
Typically for root canal, patients receive a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth or teeth involved in the procedure.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
He said he could remove them in a procedure that could be performed with a local anesthetic right in his office.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
