Addition of Lidocaine to the Distension Medium in Hysteroscopy Decreases Pain during the Procedure–A Randomized Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial

Study ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of adding a local anesthetic to the distension medium in office diagnostic hysteroscopy using the vaginoscopic approach on pain during the procedure. Secondary aims included documenting side effects, patient satisfaction, and the time needed to complete the procedure.DesignRandomized double-blind placebo-controlled study.SettingUniversity-affiliated hospital; office hysteroscopy clinic.PatientsTotal of 100...