Testing suction to help remove an IUD with a menstrual cup
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether gentle suction can help safely remove an IUD when using a menstrual cup at the same time. It may help if your IUD needs removal, and the researchers are testing a specific removal method.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are female and between 18 and 45 years old
- You currently have an FDA-approved IUD in place
- You are coming to have your IUD removed at the CWHC clinic
- You do not have a known allergy to silicone
- You do not have an active vaginal infection (like yeast or bacterial vaginosis) or an untreated sexually transmitted infection
- Your IUD strings are visible (they can be seen during a check)
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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