Nerve stimulation and pain relief for egg retrieval
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This study tests whether combining a nerve-stimulation device (TENS) with a standard pain-relieving injection (tramadol) reduces pain during the egg retrieval step of IVF. If the combination works, it could provide better comfort during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman between 21 and 42 years old.
- You are planning to have an egg retrieval as part of IVF treatment.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 18.5 and 29.9.
- Your ovarian function should be healthy, meaning your FSH level is low, your antral follicle count is above 6, and your AMH is above 1.5 ng/ml.
- You must agree to receive a pain-relieving injection called tramadol hydrochloride during the procedure.
- You cannot have other pain conditions, severe pelvic scarring, or use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic devices.
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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