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J M Rabin1, M Spitzer, A T Dwyer

  • 1Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, New York.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|June 1, 1989
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Topical benzocaine 20% gel significantly reduced pain during gynecologic procedures. Patients reported less pain and better compliance with follow-up visits when using the benzocaine gel.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Pain Management
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Gynecologic procedures can cause significant pain.
  • Effective pain management is crucial for patient comfort and compliance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of topical benzocaine 20% gel in reducing pain during common gynecologic procedures.
  • To compare benzocaine gel with a placebo in a blinded study.

Main Methods:

  • Two phases: initial efficacy assessment and a double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
  • Participants received benzocaine 20% gel or placebo before procedures like cervical biopsy, IUD insertion, and paracervical block.
  • Pain was assessed by patient and physician ratings.

Main Results:

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  • Benzocaine 20% gel significantly reduced pain compared to control groups in both study phases (P < .05 to P < .0005).
  • In the blinded phase, the study group reported 'none' to 'mild' pain, while controls reported 'mild' to 'moderate' pain.
  • Patient compliance with follow-up visits was significantly higher in the benzocaine group.

Conclusions:

  • Topical benzocaine 20% gel is effective in alleviating pain associated with various vaginal gynecologic procedures.
  • The use of benzocaine gel can improve patient experience and adherence to post-procedure care.
  • Benzocaine 20% gel represents a valuable option for pain control in gynecologic practice.