Showing 361-380 of 389 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Gynecologic 
- Techniques for pelvic surgery in subfertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Since the introduction of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) tubal surgery has been less frequently undertaken as a technique to improve fertility in women with damaged fallopian tubes. There are various surgical techniques that can be used to repair blocked or
- Techniques for preparation prior to embryo transfer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Embryo transfer (ET) is the final and most vulnerable step in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment. Pregnancy rates after ET may be influenced by several factors including cervical preparation, the performance of a dummy or mock transfer, the choice of
- Techniques for surgical retrieval of sperm prior to intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for azoospermia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Nov-2008
Azoospermia, the absence of sperm in ejaculated semen, is the most severe form of male-factor infertility and is present in approximately 5% of all investigated infertile couples. The advent of intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has transformed trea
- Techniques for the interruption of tubal patency for female sterilisation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2015
This is an update of a review that was first published in 2002. Female sterilisation is the most popular contraceptive method worldwide. Several techniques exist for interrupting the patency of fallopian tubes, including cutting and tying the tubes, damag
- Testosterone for peri and postmenopausal women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-May-2010
The question of whether adding testosterone therapy to conventional postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) is effective or safe is unresolved. Therefore, we aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women using HT.
- The effects of antimicrobial therapy on bacterial vaginosis in non-pregnant women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2009
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a very common cause of vaginitis that has been associated with a high incidence of obstetric and gynaecologic complications and increased risk of HIV-1 transmission. This has led to renewed research interest in its treatment.
- Therapeutic ultrasound for postpartum perineal pain and dyspareunia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2009
Proponents of therapeutic ultrasound suggest it can decrease pain by resolution of inflammation processes and reducing the pressure on pain sensitive structures by haematoma and oedema.
- Third trimester antiviral prophylaxis for preventing maternal genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) recurrences and neonatal infection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 4-Feb-2008
Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is one of the most common viral sexually transmitted infections. The majority of women with genital herpes will have a recurrence during pregnancy. Transmission of the virus from mother to fetus typically occur
- Timing of breast surgery in premenopausal breast cancer patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jun-2011
The majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer undergo a multidisciplinary treatment with surgical intervention and radiotherapy or chemotherapy, or both. The importance of timing of tumour removal in relation to the menstrual cycle and its influence
- Topical agents and dressings for fungating wounds
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-May-2014
Fungating wounds arise from primary, secondary or recurrent malignant disease and are associated with advanced cancer. A small proportion of patients may achieve healing following surgical excision, but treatment is usually palliative. Fungating wound man
- Topical treatment for vaginal candidiasis (thrush) in pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jan-2013
Vaginal candidiasis (moniliasis or thrush) is a common and frequently distressing infection for many women. It is even more common in pregnancy. There is no evidence that thrush in pregnancy is harmful to the baby.
- Topotecan for ovarian cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-May-2010
Chemotherapeutic agents such as topotecan can be used to treat ovarian cancer. The effects of using topotecan as a therapeutic agent have not been previously been systematically reviewed.
- Total versus subtotal hysterectomy for benign gynaecological conditions
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Mar-2012
Hysterectomy using an abdominal approach removes either the uterus alone (subtotal hysterectomy) or both the uterus and the cervix (total hysterectomy). The latter is more common but the outcomes have not been systematically compared.
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for primary dysmenorrhoea
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Aug-2009
Medical therapy for dysmenorrhoea (painful menstrual cramps of the uterus) such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or the oral contraceptive pill work by reducing myometrial (uterine muscle) activity. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TEN
- Trastuzumab containing regimens for early breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Mar-2012
Approximately one-fifth of women who develop early breast cancer have HER2-positive tumours, which if untreated, have a worse prognosis than HER2-negative tumours. Trastuzumab is a selective treatment targeting the HER2 pathway. Although the results on ef
- Treatment of vaginal bleeding irregularities induced by progestin only contraceptives
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Oct-2013
Despite their high effectiveness, progestin-only contraceptives are considered less than ideal by the many women who experience irregular vaginal bleeding when using them. Current treatments to control these bleeding problems are not sufficiently effectiv
- Treatments for breast engorgement during lactation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jul-2010
National surveys have shown that painful breasts are the second most common reason for giving up breastfeeding in the first two weeks after birth in the UK. One factor contributing to such pain can be breast engorgement. Views differ as to how engorgement
- Triphasic versus monophasic oral contraceptives for contraception
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2011
Side effects of oral contraceptive (OC) pills discourage adherence to and continuation of OC regimens. Strategies to decrease adverse effects led to the introduction of the triphasic OC in the 1980s. Whether triphasic OCs have higher accidental pregnancy
- Tubal flushing for subfertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-May-2015
Establishing the patency of the fallopian tubes is a commonly undertaken diagnostic investigation for women with subfertility. This is usually achieved by flushing contrast medium through the tubes and taking radiographs. However, it has been noted that m
- Types of progestogens in combined oral contraception: effectiveness and side-effects
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Mar-2011
The progestogen component of combined oral contraceptives (COC) has undergone changes since it was first recognised that it's chemical structure could influence the spectrum of minor adverse and beneficial effects. The major determinants of effectiveness
