Peppermint power: could a simple scent replace catheters for new moms?
Symptom relief
Terminated
This study looked at whether smelling peppermint oil could help women who have trouble urinating after giving birth. The goal was to see if it could reduce the need for a urinary catheter. The study included 77 new mothers who had not been able to urinate within 6 hours after del…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mount Carmel Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:14 UTC