local anesthetic
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Many clinicians point to the paracervical block—a simple, targeted injection of a local anesthetic around the cervix—as a way to greatly reduce pain during IUD insertions.
From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026
Usually the procedure can be carried out under local anesthetic, meaning the person is awake, and takes only about 15 minutes.
From Salon • Mar. 3, 2024
That may be because, historically, there was little data to support the usage of some pain management methods, like a local anesthetic, Espey said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2023
Typically for root canal, patients receive a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth or teeth involved in the procedure.
From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2023
A quick shot of local anesthetic, irrigate the wound, nine stitches, and I was done.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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