Showing 241-260 of 387 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Gynecologic 
- Oral contraceptives for pain associated with endometriosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-May-2018
Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition which affects many women of reproductive age worldwide and is a major cause of pain and infertility. The combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is widely used to treat pain occurring as a result of endom
- Oral herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-May-2014
Medicinal plant products are used orally for treating osteoarthritis. Although their mechanisms of action have not yet been elucidated in full detail, interactions with common inflammatory mediators provide a rationale for using them to treat osteoarthrit
- Oral oestrogen and combined oestrogen/progestogen therapy versus placebo for hot flushes
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Oct-2004
Hot flushes and night sweats are common symptoms experienced by menopausal women. Hormone therapy (HT), containing oestrogens alone or oestrogens together with progestogens in a cyclic or continuous regimen, is often recommended for their alleviation.
- Oral versus injectable ovulation induction agents for unexplained subfertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2002
Oral (anti-oestrogens) and injectable (gonadotrophins) ovulation induction agents have been used to increase the number of eggs produced by a woman per cycle in treatment for unexplained subfertility. It is unclear whether there are significant advantages
- Oral versus intra‐vaginal imidazole and triazole anti‐fungal treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Aug-2020
Anti-fungals are available for oral and intra-vaginal treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis.
- Ovarian ablation for early breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Aug-2008
Among women with early breast cancer, the effects of ovarian ablation on recurrence and death have been assessed by several randomised trials that now have long follow-up.
- Ovulation induction with urinary follicle stimulating hormone versus human menopausal gonadotropin for clomiphene-resistant polycystic ovary syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Jul-2008
The risks of multiple pregnancy and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) are increased in women with clomiphene resistance WHO group 2 dysfunction undergoing ovulation induction as well as the risk of spontaneous abortion if conception takes place. Se
- Ovulation suppression for endometriosis for women with subfertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2007
Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial glands or stroma in sites other than the uterine cavity and appears to be an oestrogen-dependent condition. This dependency has prompted the therapeutic use of ovulation suppression agents in an effort to impro
- Pain control in first trimester surgical abortion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Apr-2009
First trimester abortions especially cervical dilation and suction aspiration are associated with pain, despite various methods of pain control.
- Pain management for tubal sterilization by hysteroscopy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Jul-2012
Tubal sterilization by hysteroscopy involves inserting a foreign body in both fallopian tubes. Over a three-month period, the tubal lumen is occluded by tissue growth stimulated by the insert. Tubal sterilization by hysteroscopy has advantages over laparo
- Pain relief for outpatient hysteroscopy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Oct-2017
Hysteroscopy is increasingly performed in an outpatient setting. Pain is the primary reason for abandonment of procedure or incomplete assessment. There is no consensus upon routine use of analgesia during hysteroscopy.
- Pain relief for women undergoing oocyte retrieval for assisted reproduction
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-May-2018
Various methods of conscious sedation and analgesia (CSA) have been used during oocyte retrieval for assisted reproduction. The choice of agent has been influenced by the quality of sedation and analgesia and by concerns about possible detrimental effects
- Pain relief for women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia undergoing colposcopy treatment
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2016
Pre-cancerous lesions of cervix (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)) are usually treated with excisional or ablative procedures. In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) cervical screening guidelines suggest that over 80% of treatments should be
- Palliative surgery versus medical management for bowel obstruction in ovarian cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Sep-2016
Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer among women and is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage. Bowel obstruction is a common feature of advanced or recurrent ovarian cancer. Patients with bowel obstruction are generally in poor physical conditi
- Pentoxifylline for the treatment of endometriosis‐associated pain and infertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Aug-2021
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that occurs during the reproductive years. It is characterised by endometrium-like tissue developing outside the uterine cavity. This endometriotic tissue development is dependent on oestrogen produced pri
- Peri‐implantation glucocorticoid administration for assisted reproductive technology cycles
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2012
In order to improve embryo implantation for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles the use of glucocorticoids has been advocated. It has been proposed that glucocorticoids may improve the intrauterine environment by
- Perioperative antibiotics to prevent infection after first-trimester abortion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Feb-2012
There are two main strategies for the prevention of post-abortal upper genital tract infection: antibiotics given around the time of surgery for all women; and 'screen-and-treat', in which all women presenting for abortion are screened for genital infecti
- Perioperative enhanced recovery programmes for gynaecological cancer patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Mar-2015
Gynaecological malignancies contribute to 10% to 15% of cancers in women internationally. In recent years, a trend towards new perioperative care strategies has been documented as 'Fast Track (FT) surgery', or 'Enhanced Recovery Programmes' to replace som
- Pessaries (mechanical devices) for managing pelvic organ prolapse in women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Nov-2020
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common problem in women. About 40% of women will experience prolapse in their lifetime, with the proportion expected to rise in line with an ageing population. Women experience a variety of troublesome symptoms as a consequence
- Physical activity programs for promoting bone mineralization and growth in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2014
Lack of physical stimulation may contribute to metabolic bone disease of preterm infants, resulting in poor bone mineralization and growth. Physical activity programs combined with adequate nutrition might help to promote bone mineralization and growth.
