The Effect of Nitroglycerin on the Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion Experience in Nulliparous Women
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Increasing ease of access of long-acting birth control methods, like intrauterine devices
(IUDs), is an important way to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy. Unfortunately, fear
of IUD insertion in women who have not had children is common among health care providers and
women alike, and this limits IUD use. To increase acceptance of this highly effective birth
control method, there is a need to explore new, low cost, and easily applied methods to
improve the insertion experience. This is a pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness and
acceptability of nitroglycerin ointment applied vaginally to improve the IUD insertion
experience for both patient and provider. The investigators hypothesis is that nitroglycerin
ointment will decrease the pain associated with IUD insertion.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Oregon Health and Science University
Collaborators:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Bayer