There were no significant statistical differences in pain or discomfort score in the lidocaine gel and plain lubricant groups -- pain score : 1.75 versus 1.79 ( P = 0.66 ) on day 0 and 0.21 versus 0.15 ( P = 0.97 ) on day 1 ; discomfort score : 0.79 versus 0.77 ( P = 0.86 ) on day 0 and 0.12 versus 0.12 ( P = 0.76 ) on day 1 .
