A paracervical block is a regional anesthesia technique used in gynecology to provide pain relief during various procedures. It involves the injection of a local anesthetic near the cervix to block the transmission of pain signals from the uterus and cervix to the brain. This method is commonly used in procedures like dilation and curettage (D&C), endometrial biopsy, and certain types of intrauterine device (IUD) insertions.
