Vaginal sildenafil for painful periods
Part of Cancer, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a vaginal gel containing sildenafil (a medicine that relaxes blood vessels) to see if it can reduce pain from menstrual cramps. It may help by improving blood flow to the uterus during your period.
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Who can take part
- You are female and between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have moderate to severe period pain (cramps) with regular cycles (about 21 to 35 days).
- You are willing to have an MRI and use the study gel vaginally during one menstrual period.
- You do not have certain health conditions like heart disease, high or low blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, or bleeding disorders.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have an IUD (intrauterine device).
Quick eligibility check
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