Radiofrequency and ultrasound for pain after childbirth
Part of Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining radiofrequency with ultrasound can reduce pain during sex after having a baby. It may help women who have had moderate to severe pain for a while after a vaginal delivery.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman of childbearing age
- You have had at least one baby delivered through the vagina
- You have ongoing pain during penetrative sex
- Your pain is moderate to severe (at least a 4 out of 10 on a 0–10 pain scale)
- You do not have any medical condition that would prevent you from receiving radiofrequency or ultrasound treatment
- Your pain is related to childbirth, not caused by another condition
Quick eligibility check
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