April 3, 2026 · Journal of lower genital tract disease · DOI: 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000945

Pain Control for Outpatient Colposcopy, Loop Electrode Excision Procedure, Vulvar Biopsy, and Endometrial Biopsy

Listen to this summary

The authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various pain control methods during outpatient gynecologic procedures, specifically colposcopy, loop electrode excision procedure (LEEP), endometrial biopsies (EMB), and vulvar biopsies. Their systematic review found that local anesthetics, particularly lidocaine, significantly reduce pain during these procedures, while highlighting a lack of research on vulvar biopsies. The study emphasizes the importance of considering patient preferences in selecting pain management strategies.

Mary M Hillard, Allison K Etcheverry, Gabrielle E Smotrich, Joey Bahng, Kathryn Dumas, Anita Mikkilineni, Sarah T Cigna

This is one of 33,000+ journals available on OSLR. Try it free for 14 days.

Free 14-day trial. 33,000+ journals. Cancel anytime.

14-day free trial. No commitment.

"Oslr has become part of my weekly routine on my day off. The clinical relevance of the summaries is outstanding — I'd rate it 9/10. Being able to consume research hands-free is a huge advantage for busy physicians."

Dr. Jennifer Thompson

Dr. Jennifer Thompson

Portland, OR

Stay current without falling behind

33,000+ journals. 3-minute audio summaries. Free for 14 days.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play