Warm versus room temperature saline for less pain during hysteroscopy
This study tests whether using warm salt water instead of room temperature salt water during an outpatient hysteroscopy can reduce pain. If you are having this procedure to look inside your uterus, this trial may help make it more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are able to understand and rate your pain on a simple scale.
- You are willing to have an outpatient hysteroscopy and sign a consent form.
- You have not had a hysteroscopy before.
- You do not have a suspected pregnancy, an active pelvic infection, or a congenital abnormality of the reproductive tract.
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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