Showing 181-200 of 389 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Gynecologic 
- Interventions to reduce haemorrhage during myomectomy for fibroids
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jul-2015
Benign smooth muscle tumours of the uterus, known as fibroids or myomas, are often symptomless. However, about one-third of women with fibroids will present with symptoms that are severe enough to warrant treatment. The standard treatment of symptomatic f
- Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection versus conventional techniques for oocyte insemination during in vitro fertilisation in couples with non-male subfertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Jun-2011
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) as treatment for male factor subfertility is associated with lower fertilisation and pregnancy rates than for other indications. Since the late 1980s several assisted fertilisation techniques have emerged and have been rapidly
- Intraperitoneal chemotherapy for the initial management of primary epithelial ovarian cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jan-2016
Ovarian cancer tends to be chemosensitive and confine itself to the surface of the peritoneal cavity for much of its natural history. These features have made it an obvious target for intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy. Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer is u
- Intra-uterine insemination for unexplained subfertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Feb-2016
Intra-uterine insemination (IUI) is a widely used fertility treatment for couples with unexplained subfertility. Although IUI is less invasive and less expensive thAppendixan in vitro fertilisation (IVF), the safety of IUI in combination with ovarian hype
- Intrauterine insemination versus fallopian tube sperm perfusion for non-tubal infertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Oct-2013
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a common treatment for couples with subfertility that does not involve the fallopian tubes. It is used to bring the sperm close to the released oocyte. Another method of introducing sperm is fallopian tube sperm perfusio
- Intra-uterine insemination versus timed intercourse or expectant management for cervical hostility in subfertile couples
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
The postcoital test has poor diagnostic and prognostic characteristics. Nevertheless, some physicians believe it can identify scanty or abnormal mucus that might impair fertility. One way to avoid 'hostile' cervical mucus is intrauterine insemination. Wit
- Intra-venous fluids for the prevention of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Dec-2010
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a serious and potentially fatal complication of ovarian stimulation, which affects 1% to 14% of all in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. A number of clinical studies wi
- Intravesical treatments for painful bladder syndrome/ interstitial cystitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2008
Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis (PBS/IC) occurs predominantly in women. It is a poorly-understood condition with symptoms of bladder pain, urinary frequency, urgency and nocturia. Treatments for PBS/IC include dietary/lifestyle intervention
- Lactational amenorrhoea method for family planning
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Sep-2015
It is estimated that about 40% of pregnancies in the world are unintended and that the major part of these are unwanted. There are several reasons no or ineffective contraception is used to prevent these pregnancies, including difficulty in obtaining cont
- Laparoscopic drilling by diathermy or laser for ovulation induction in anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Mar-2014
Surgical ovarian wedge resection was the first established treatment for women with anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but was largely abandoned both due to the risk of postsurgical adhesions and the introduction of medical ovulation induction.
- Laparoscopic surgery for pelvic pain associated with endometriosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Aug-2014
Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial glands or stroma in sites other than the uterine cavity. It is variable in both its surgical appearance and clinical manifestation often with poor correlation between the two. Surgical treatment of endometriosi
- Laparoscopic surgery for presumed benign ovarian tumor during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Nov-2012
The surgical management of ovarian tumors in pregnancy is similar to that of non-pregnant women. The procedures include resection of the tumor (enucleation), removal of an ovary or ovaries (oophorectomy), or surgical excision of the fallopian tube and ova
- Laparoscopic surgery for subfertility associated with endometriosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Aug-2014
Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial glands or stroma in sites other than the uterine cavity. It is variable in both its surgical appearance and clinical manifestation, often with poor correlation between the two. Surgical treatment of endometrios
- Laparoscopy for the management of acute lower abdominal pain in women of childbearing age
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-May-2014
This is an updated version of the original review, published in Issue 1, 2011, of The Cochrane Library. Acute lower abdominal pain is common, and making a diagnosis is particularly challenging in premenopausal women, as ovulation and menstruation symptoms
- Laparoscopy versus laparotomy for the management of early stage endometrial cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Feb-2015
Traditionally, surgery for endometrial cancer (hysterectomy with removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries) is performed through laparotomy. It has been suggested that the laparoscopic approach is associated with a reduction in operative morbidity. Over
- Levonorgestrel intrauterine system for endometrial protection in women with breast cancer on adjuvant tamoxifen
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Dec-2015
Adjuvant tamoxifen reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women with oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Tamoxifen also increases the risk of postmenopausal bleeding, endometrial polyps, hyperplasia, and endometrial cancer. The levonorgest
- Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) for symptomatic endometriosis following surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Dec-2012
Various options exist for treating endometriosis, including surgical, medical, such as ovarian suppression, or a combination of these strategies. Surgical treatment of endometriosis aims to remove visible areas of endometriosis. The aim of medical therapy
- Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2011
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 4% to 18% of reproductive-aged women and is associated with reproductive, metabolic and psychological dysfunction. Obesity worsens the presentation of PCOS and weight management (weight loss, maintenance or prevent
- Local oestrogen for vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Vaginal atrophy is a frequent complaint of postmenopausal women; symptoms include vaginal dryness, itching, discomfort and painful intercourse. Systemic treatment for these symptoms in the form of oral hormone replacement therapy is not always necessary.
- Long term hormone therapy for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2012
Hormone therapy (HT) is widely used for controlling menopausal symptoms and has also been used for the management and prevention of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and dementia in older women. This is an updated version of a Cochrane review first pub
