Pain and Hysteroscopy

Choose Your Words Wisely: Impact of a Provider's Language on Perceived Pain During Office Hysteroscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this research is to look at the impact that phrases of likely discomfort or a description of the procedure have on the perception of pain during in-office hysteroscopy.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adults 18 years of age and older
2. Scheduled for in office hysteroscopy
3. Able to consent for the study in English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Persons with preexisting conditions that may alter pain perception (ie. active vulvo-vaginal infection, vulvodynia, genital lesions, chronic pain conditions)
2. Previous in-office hysteroscopy
3. Hysteroscopy for foreign body/ Intrauterine Device (IUD) removal
4. Minors, prisoners, or other members of vulnerable populations
5. Patients who cannot communicate in English or Spanish