Oral Ketorolac for Pain Relief During Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To evaluate if oral ketorolac provides effective pain relief during placement of an IUD for contraception.

Methods: We conducted a double-blinded randomized controlled trial in a community hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Participants that met eligibility criteria were consented and randomized to receive either oral ketorolac 20 mg or placebo 40 to 60 minutes before IUD placement.