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

Medication would be inadequate and if the procedure is necessary, Dorsey should receive a local anesthetic, said Megan Crane, another attorney for him.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

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