Showing 1-20 of 388 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Gynecologic 
- 20 µg versus >20 µg estrogen combined oral contraceptives for contraception
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Aug-2013
Concern about estrogen-related adverse effects has led to progressive reductions in the estrogen dose in combination oral contraceptives (COCs). However, reducing the amount of estrogen to improve safety could result in decreased contraceptive effectivene
- 5‐FU for genital warts in non‐immunocompromised individuals
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Apr-2010
Genital warts are common and usually are harmless but can be painful and psychologically burdensome. Several local treatments can be used, including topical 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU).
- Absorbable suture materials for primary repair of episiotomy and second degree tears
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Jun-2010
Approximately 70% of women will experience perineal trauma following vaginal delivery and will require stitches. This may result in pain, suture removal and superficial dyspareunia.
- Acupuncture for dysmenorrhoea
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Apr-2016
Primary dysmenorrhoea is the most common form of period pain and affects up to three-quarters of women at some stage of their reproductive life. Primary dysmenorrhoea is pain in the absence of any organic cause and is characterised by cramping pain in the
- Acupuncture for pain in endometriosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2011
Endometriosis is a prevalent gynaecological condition, significantly affecting women's lives. Clinical presentations may vary from absence of symptoms to complaints of chronic pelvic pain, most notably dysmenorrhoea. The management of pain in endometriosi
- Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jul-2019
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by the clinical signs of oligo-amenorrhoea, infertility and hirsutism. Conventional treatment of PCOS includes a range of oral pharmacological agents, lifestyle changes and surgical modalities. Beta-endo
- Acupuncture for uterine fibroids
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Dec-2011
Uterine fibroids (UFs) are benign growths within the uterine muscle and are present in 30% of women during their reproductive years. With the exception of hysterectomy, there are no effective medical and surgical treatments for women with uterine fibroids
- Addition of drug/s to a chemotherapy regimen for metastatic breast cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Nov-2010
The addition of a chemotherapy drug or drugs to an established regimen is one method used to increase the dose and intensity of treatment for metastatic breast cancer.
- Adjuvant antiviral therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Dec-2012
This is an update of a Cochrane Review originally published in Issue 4, 2005 of The Cochrane Library and previously updated in 2010.
- Adjuvant chemotherapy for endometrial cancer after hysterectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Oct-2011
Endometrial adenocarcinoma (womb cancer) is a malignant growth of the lining (endometrium) of the womb (uterus). It is distinct from sarcomas (tumours of the uterine muscle). Survival depends the risk of microscopic metastases after surgery. Adjuvant (pos
- Adjuvant gonadotropin‐releasing hormone analogues for the prevention of chemotherapy‐induced premature ovarian failure in premenopausal women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Mar-2019
This is an update of the original review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 11, and updated in 2015, Issue 4.
- Adjuvant progestagens for endometrial cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Feb-2015
Endometrial cancer is the most common genital tract carcinoma among women in developed countries, with most women presenting with stage 1 disease. Adjuvant progestagen therapy has been advocated following primary surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence o
- Adjuvant radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy after surgery for uterine carcinosarcoma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Feb-2013
Uterine carcinosarcomas are uncommon with about 35% not confined to the uterus at diagnosis. The survival of women with advanced uterine carcinosarcoma is poor with a pattern of failure indicating greater likelihood of upper abdominal and distant metastat
- Adjuvant radiotherapy for stage I endometrial cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Apr-2012
This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 2, 2007. The role of radiotherapy (both pelvic external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and vaginal intracavity brachytherapy (VBT)) in stage I endometrial cancer following hysterectom
- Advance provision of emergency contraception for pregnancy prevention
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jul-2013
Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy when taken after unprotected intercourse. Obtaining emergency contraception within the recommended time frame is difficult for many women. Advance provision could circumvent some obstacles to timely use.
- Agents for ovarian stimulation for intrauterine insemination (IUI) in ovulatory women with infertility
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Nov-2021
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), combined with ovarian stimulation (OS), has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for infertile couples. Several agents for ovarian stimulation, combined with IUI, have been proposed, but it is still not clear whi
- Alendronate for the primary and secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jul-2011
Osteoporosis is an abnormal reduction in bone mass and bone deterioration leading to increased fracture risk. Alendronate belongs to the bisphosphonate class of drugs, which act to inhibit bone resorption by interfering with the activity of osteoclasts.
- Amnioinfusion for potential or suspected umbilical cord compression in labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jan-2012
Amnioinfusion aims to prevent or relieve umbilical cord compression during labour by infusing a solution into the uterine cavity.
- Antenatal lower genital tract infection screening and treatment programs for preventing preterm delivery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Feb-2015
Genital tract infection is associated with preterm birth (before 37 weeks' gestation). Screening for infections during pregnancy may therefore reduce the numbers of babies being born prematurely. However, screening for infections may have some adverse eff
- Antibiotic prophylaxis for intrauterine contraceptive device insertion
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jul-1999
Concern about the risk of upper genital tract infection (pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)) often limits use of the intrauterine device (IUD), a highly effective contraceptive. Prophylactic antibiotic administration around the time of induced abortion sig
