Pilot Study of Suction as a Mechanism of IUD Expulsion With Concomitant Menstrual Cup Use
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
IUD; Complications, Mechanical
Menstrual Cup
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 45
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver · Other
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About This Trial
This study will provide pilot data examining suction as a mechanism of IUD displacement with menstrual cup use. The investigator hypothesize that manufacturer-recommended menstrual cup insertion and removal by breaking the seal will result in 15% rate of IUD displacement/expulsion. The investigator will also use this data to explore variables associated with IUD displacement and menstrual cup use.…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Female
* Between the ages of 18-45
* Currently has an FDA approved IUD
* Present to CWHC for IUD removal
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known sensitivity or allergy to silicone
* known active vaginal infection (yeast, bacterial vaginosis, untreated sexually transmitted infection)
* I…
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