Non-pharmacological anxiety reduction with immersive virtual reality for first-trimester dilation and curettage: a pilot study.

Objectives: Most women experience moderate to severe pain during first-trimester surgical termination of pregnancy despite the application of various analgesic techniques. Studies have shown that virtual reality (VR) is effective in reducing anxiety among a range of women in differing circumstances. Our study objectives were to assess the feasibility of using VR during first-trimester dilation and curettage under local anaesthesia and understand the effect of VR on procedure-related anxiety during first-trimester dilation and curettage.