Laser therapy for pain and healing after childbirth tears
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This study tests if low-level laser therapy can reduce pain and help tears heal faster after a vaginal birth. It may be an option for women who have pain from a perineal tear.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and just gave birth vaginally
- You had a spontaneous tear during birth (grade II, III, or IV)
- Your pain score is at least 3 out of 10
- Your labor lasted no more than 18 hours
- You have no high-risk conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or substance use
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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