Flawed research leaves women unprepared for severe hysteroscopy pain

Hysteroscopy, a common uterine procedure, causes severe pain for many women, yet doctors often recommend only ibuprofen based on flawed research. A 2019 Egyptian study showing anti-inflammatories worked was retracted this year due to methodological problems and inconsistent data. The retracted findings still influenced major pain management guidelines, leaving women inadequately prepared for significant discomfort during the procedure.

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