Non-Pharmacologic Patient Centered Pain Control Adjuncts During First Trimester Abortion

Non-Pharmacologic Patient Centered Pain Control Adjuncts During First Trimester Abortion

This study will examine the use of non-pharmacologic pain control techniques and pain-management counseling as an additional tool for reducing pain during first trimester aspiration abortion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• English speaking, able to read and understand consent form
• Age 18 + (minors eligible with parental consent)
• Seeking in-office aspiration termination of pregnancy
• Gestational age less than 14 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not able to read or understand English
• Unable to understand consent
• Minors without parental consent
• Requesting narcotic or sedative analgesics
• Currently incarcerated
• Gestational age greater than 14 weeks
• Seeking medication abortion