Vaginal Estrogen for Breastfeeding Sexual Dysfunction
Postpartum Vaginal Estrogen for Breastfeeding Patients
- Age
- 18 – 50
- Sex
- Female
- Trial phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · Other
This trial is looking for breastfeeding individuals who are experiencing sexual dysfunction after giving birth. Participants will use vaginal estrogen cream to see if it helps improve their sexual function compared to those who do not use the cream.
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years old or older
- I am sexually active
- I had a single baby at term (37 weeks)
- I plan to breastfeed or pump during the study
- I successfully breastfed or pumped after a previous pregnancy
- I am between 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum
- I can give my consent in English
- I do not meet any exclusion criteria
You may not be able to join if
- I had a premature birth
- I have experienced perinatal death
- I have had difficulty breastfeeding in the past
- I had a 3rd or 4th degree perineal tear
- I have a history of breast cancer or estrogen-sensitive conditions
- I currently have or have had blood clot issues like DVT or PE
- I have an allergic reaction to estrogen
- I have liver disease or issues with certain blood proteins
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilitySexual dysfunction is very common in the postpartum period and is more common in people who breastfeed or pump. This research study was designed to help determine whether postpartum patients who use vaginal estrogen cream while breastfeeding have improved sexual function compared to postpartum patients who do not.
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