The Effectiveness of Proctofoam-HC for Treatment of Hemorrhoids in Late Pregnancy

Abstract Objective Currently no topical anti-hemorrhoidal agents have been studied for effectiveness in pregnancy. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Proctofoam-HC used during the last trimester of pregnancy. Methods In this prospective, open-label, observational study, pregnant women prescribed Proctofoam-HC were asked to complete two telephone interview questionnaires. Results A total of 88 women completed the study. All hemorrhoidal symptoms, including pain, pruritus, swelling, itching, decreased significantly ( P Conclusions Proctofoam-HC appears to provide effective treatment of hemorrhoids in late pregnancy.