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- Intraperitoneal chemotherapy for the initial management of primary epithelial ovarian cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Sep-2011
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 male subfertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Intra-uterine insemination (IUI) is one of the most frequently used fertility treatments for couples with male subfertility. Its use, especially when combined with ovarian hyperstimulation (OH) has been subject of discussion. Although the treatment itself
- Intra-uterine insemination for unexplained subfertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jul-2011
Intra-uterine insemination (IUI) is a widely used fertility treatment for couples with unexplained subfertility. Although IUI is less invasive and less expensive than in vitro fertilisation (IVF), the safety of IUI in combination with ovarian hyperstimula
- Intra-uterine insemination versus fallopian tube sperm perfusion for non-tubal infertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Feb-2009
Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) combined with intrauterine insemination (IUI) is commonly offered to couples with subfertility that does not involve the fallopian tubes. Another method is fallopian tube sperm perfusion (FSP). This technique ensu
- 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 amenorrhea for family planning
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Aug-2008
Fifty percent of pregnancies are unwanted. For several reasons, eg difficulty in obtaining contraceptives, no or ineffective contraception is used to prevent these pregnancies. The lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) is a contraceptive method where the mo
- Laparoscopic drilling by diathermy or laser for ovulation induction in anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-May-2012
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, 20-Sep-2010
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, 30-Jul-2009
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, 30-Aug-2009
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, 6-Dec-2010
Acute lower abdominal pain is common and making a diagnosis is particularly challenging in premenopausal woman as ovulation and menstruation symptoms overlap with the symptoms of appendicitis and pelvic infection. A management strategy involving early lap
- Levonorgestrel intrauterine system for endometrial protection in women with breast cancer on adjuvant tamoxifen
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Adjuvant tamoxifen reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Tamoxifen also increases the risk of postmenopausal bleeding, endometrial hyperplasia, polyps, and endometrial cancer. The levonorgestr
- Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) for symptomatic endometriosis following surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Various options exist for treating endometriosis, including surgical treatment, ovarian suppression therapy, or a combination of these strategies. Surgical treatment of endometriosis aims to remove visible areas of endometriosis and restore anatomy by div
- 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
- Long versus short course treatment with Metformin and Clomiphene Citrate for ovulation induction in women with PCOS
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy among reproductive-aged women. Apart from infertility, women with PCOS often have other endocrine disorders, including insulin resistance,hyperinsulinaemia and hyperandrogenism. Metformin,
- Long-term pituitary down-regulation before in vitro fertilization (IVF) for women with endometriosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Sep-2010
Women with endometriosis who are treated with in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) have a lower pregnancy rate compared to women with tubal factor infertility. It has been suggested that the administration of gonadotroph
