Inserting an IUD with a full bladder and ultrasound
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This study tests whether having a full bladder and using ultrasound help insert an IUD without a clamp. It aims to make the procedure more comfortable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman who wants to get an IUD for birth control.
- You do not have an active pelvic infection.
- You are not currently pregnant.
- You do not have an abnormal shape of the uterus, uterine fibroids, or Wilson disease.
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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