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- Ultra‐radical (extensive) surgery versus standard surgery for the primary cytoreduction of advanced epithelial ovarian cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Aug-2022
Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer among women and the leading cause of death in women with gynaecological malignancies. Opinions differ regarding the role of ultra-radical (extensive) cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer treatment.
- Ultrasound versus 'clinical touch' for catheter guidance during embryo transfer in women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Mar-2016
Many women undergoing an assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycle will not achieve a live birth. Failure at the embryo transfer stage may be due to lack of good-quality embryo/s, lack of uterine receptivity, or the transfer technique itself. Numerous
- Uterine artery embolization for symptomatic uterine fibroids
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Dec-2014
Uterine fibroids cause heavy prolonged bleeding, pain, pressure symptoms and subfertility. The traditional method of treatment has been surgery as medical therapies have not proven effective. Uterine artery embolization has been reported to be an effectiv
- Uterine muscle relaxant drugs for threatened miscarriage
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2009
Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable. Uterine muscle relaxant drugs have been used for women at risk of miscarriage in the belief they relax uterine muscle, and hence reduce the risk of miscarriage.
- Vaginal dilator therapy for women receiving pelvic radiotherapy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Sep-2014
Vaginal dilation therapy is advocated after pelvic radiotherapy to prevent stenosis (abnormal narrowing of the vagina), but can be uncomfortable and psychologically distressing.
- Vasectomy occlusion techniques for male sterilization
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Mar-2014
Vasectomy is an increasingly popular and effective family planning method. A variety of vasectomy techniques are used worldwide, including vas occlusion techniques (excision and ligation, thermal or electrocautery, and mechanical and chemical occlusion me
- Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post-menopausal women and older men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Feb-2016
Vitamin D and related compounds have been used to prevent osteoporotic fractures in older people. This is the third update of a Cochrane review first published in 1996.
- Vitamin supplementation for preventing miscarriage
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Dec-2010
Miscarriage is a common complication of pregnancy that can be caused by a wide range of factors. Poor dietary intake of vitamins has been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, therefore supplementing women with vitamins either prior to or in e
- Which anticholinergic drug for overactive bladder symptoms in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012
Around 16% to 45% of adults have overactive bladder symptoms, urgency with frequency or urgency urinary incontinence, or both, termed 'overactive bladder syndrome'. Anticholinergic drugs are common treatments.
