The effect of preemptive intravenous ibuprofen for pain relief during hysterosalpingography in women with infertility: A randomized, double-blind controlled study

• DOI: 10.5455/annalsmedres.2023.10.278
• Publication Date: 2024-02-27T08:46:55Z
• Authors: Yunus Topdagi; Emsal Yilmaz; Omer Yapca; Muhammed Aydin; Gamze Senocak; Seray Topdagi; Irem Ates; Elif Ahiskalioglu
• Keywords: Hysterosalpingography; Ibuprofen; Female infertility

Objectives: HSG is an invasive diagnostic procedure that involves the radiographic evaluation of genital system after injection a radiopaque substance from cervical canal in infertile women. Preemptive intravenous ibuprofen commonly used for postoperative pain management. However, only limited number studies have reported use short-term painful procedures. This study aimed to investigate effectiveness management during HSG. Materials and methods: A total 91 patients planned undergo due infertility were included prospective, randomized, double-blind study. Patients assigned into two groups: group (group I, n = 43) control C, 48). About 30 min before procedure, 800 mg 100 ml saline infusion was administered group, whereas starting procedure. Pain scores using visual analog scale (VAS) evaluated at four-stage; (1) insertion speculum (2) holding traction (3) administration contrast matter; (4) Besides, according with range 1–4 terms satisfaction. Results: There no statistically significant difference demographic data (p>0.05). VAS median (25%-75%) agent lower (median, 1; 1-2) than 5.5; 5-6) (p<0.001). between groups other stages Patient satisfaction significantly higher Conclusion: Intravenous can be as alternative approach decrease increase patient performed under outpatient conditions. In conclusion; best our knowledge, this first further are needed compare its effectiveness.