Vaginal device for menopause-related pain during sex
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a new medical device that is placed inside the vagina to help relieve symptoms of menopause, especially pain during sex. It is for healthy postmenopausal women who have moderate to severe pain with intercourse and are not using hormone therapy.
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Who can take part
- You have gone through menopause (no periods) for at least 1 year and no more than 15 years.
- You have moderate to severe pain during or after sex (rated 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale).
- You are sexually active and plan to have sex with vaginal penetration at least twice a month during the study.
- You are willing to stop using other vaginal lubricants or moisturizers and use only the one provided by the clinic.
- You have not used hormone therapy (like estrogen pills, patches, or creams) in the last 6 months.
- You have not been diagnosed with breast cancer or gynecological cancers, and are not on blood thinners.
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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