Effect of diclofenac as a prophylactic analgesic during hysterosalpingography in Bayelsa State, South-South Nigeria: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Background: Pain is the most frequent side effect of hysterosalpingography, with up to 72% -80% of women reporting varying degrees of pain during and after the procedure. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of diclofenac for pain relief in infertile women undergoing hysterosalpingography.