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

The CDC, whose current guidance is vaguely supportive of using a local anesthetic, is in the process of reviewing recently published data on pain management for IUD insertions, with plans to update recommendations next year.

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

Dad had felt wonderful while under the local anesthetic.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey