BACKGROUND: Caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy (CSEP) is defined by the implantation and development of a gestational sac inside a caesarean scar defect, but variations in classification systems and diagnostic criteria exist. OBJECTIVES: Thi…
The DNA methylation-based WID-qEC test, applied to cervico-vaginal samples, has been validated for the accurate detection of endometrial and cervical cancers. However, a small proportion of women test positive despite the absence of these c…
OBJECTIVE: To determine the future priorities for ectopic pregnancy research. DESIGN: Potential research questions were collated from an initial international survey, a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines, and Cochrane system…
INTRODUCTION: A quarter of women experience heavy periods in their lifetime, often significantly impairing their well-being, productivity and quality of life.Several treatment options are offered for heavy menstrual bleeding; however, there…
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether obstetric outcomes differ between women with endometriosis and those without, where all women undergo first-trimester screening for endometriosis. DESIGN: A prospective observational cohort study. SETTING: …
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively evaluate the ability of routinely collected preoperative ultrasound data to predict bowel resection during surgery for rectovaginal endometriosis. DESIGN AND SETTING: Patients at the University College L…
BACKGROUND: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating ectopic pregnancy have reported many different outcomes, which are themselves often defined and measured in distinct ways. This level of variation results in an inability to compare…
Our study examined the impact of adenomyosis on the chance of clinical pregnancy after IVF and embryo transfer (IVF-ET). This was a prospective multicentre study from April 2013 to October 2015. We included 375 women with history of inferti…
Ultrasound mapping of pelvic endometriosis: does the location and number of lesions affect DIE lesions significantly improved with increasing total number of lesions. Holland et al. BMC Women's Health 2013, 13:43
STUDY QUESTION: Is temporary ovarian suspension following laparoscopic surgery for severe pelvic endometriosis an effective method for reducing the prevalence of postoperative ovarian adhesions? SUMMARY ANSWER: Temporary ovarian suspension…
BACKGROUND: Ovarian endometriomas are classified as benign ovarian lesions. During pregnancy endometriomas may undergo major morphological changes which are referred to as 'decidualisation'. Decidualised ovarian endometrioma may resemble ma…
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common condition which causes pain and reduced fertility. Treatment can be difficult, especially for severe disease, and an accurate preoperative assessment would greatly help in the managment of these patient…
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common benign condition, which is characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue in ectopic sites outside the uterus. Laparoscopic excision of the disease is frequently carried out for the treatment of…