Lavender scent tested to ease Women's pain and anxiety during procedure
NCT ID NCT06316934
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether smelling lavender essential oil before and during an office hysteroscopy (a procedure to look inside the uterus) could lower women's anxiety and pain. Twenty-two women were randomly assigned to inhale either lavender oil or distilled water (placebo). The study was terminated early, so results are limited, but the goal was to find a simple, non-drug way to improve the experience.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help women feel calmer and less pain during a common gynecological procedure.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study that was terminated early, so results are limited. It is not a treatment for a disease, only a comfort measure during a procedure.
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States