Conscious Sedation

Review of evidence-based, person-centered strategies for improving patient comfort during IUD placements, from paracervical blocks to non-medication supports

Patient characteristics of IUD placement under sedation, two studies on EC efficacy, substance use and anxiety among patients seeking an abortion, and genital herpes prevalence.

Highlighting one notable research article from each Research Roundup in 2023.

Pain management during procedural abortion, serum etonogestrel levels not associated with mood changes during implant use, and clinical considerations when patients are traveling for abortion care.

What providers need to know for counseling patients and managing their pain during IUD insertion.

Perceived pain and sedation dosing during abortion procedures by demographics, PAPP-A as a novel screening for gestational age before medication abortion, patient experiences with progestin-only pills and attitudes towards OTC access.

Ketamine versus fentanyl for pain management during abortion procedures, three studies supporting telehealth, evidence that people can correctly and consistently use progestin-only pills, and more.