Hormone clues to IVF pain: estrogen may predict discomfort after egg retrieval
NCT ID NCT03105518
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether a woman's estrogen levels can predict how much pain she feels after egg retrieval during IVF. Researchers will measure pain scores in 100 women undergoing the procedure with standard anesthesia. The goal is to see if higher estrogen is linked to more discomfort, which could help personalize pain relief in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fentanyl, acetaminophen, and oxycodone
- What this could lead to
- If estrogen levels are linked to pain, doctors may tailor pain management for women undergoing egg retrieval.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study. The link between estrogen and pain may not be strong enough to change practice.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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