Pain control options for IUD insertion
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests different pain control choices during IUD placement. It may help you find what works best for your comfort.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are getting an IUD placed during a clinic visit (not in the operating room)
- You can read and speak English
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
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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