Ektoras X Georgiou
ORCID: 0000-0003-3884-3129
· 9 papers in corpus
other
2025
BACKGROUND: With the existence of various frozen embryo transfer (FET) methods currently used in the field of assisted reproductive technologies, the debate surrounding which of these is superior remains. All FET protocols aim to prime the …
meta-analysis
2023
BACKGROUND: Many factors influence fertility, one being the timing of intercourse. The 'fertile window' describes a stage in the cycle when conception can occur and is approximately five days before to several hours after ovulation. 'Timed …
meta-analysis
2022
BACKGROUND: Follicular aspiration under transvaginal ultrasound guidance is routinely performed as part of assisted reproductive technology (ART) to retrieve oocytes for in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The process involves aspiration of the f…
meta-analysis
2021
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a condition characterised by the presence of ectopic deposits of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, usually in the pelvis. The impact of laparoscopic treatment on overall pain is uncertain and a signifi…
meta-analysis
2021
Abstract Study question To assess the effect of pentoxifylline, a methyl-xanthine with anti-inflammatory effects, for the management of premenopausal women with endometriosis. Summary answer There is not enough evidence to support the use o…
meta-analysis
2021
Abstract Study question Does levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) improve post-operative outcomes for endometriosis when compared to other systemic hormonal treatments or no additional treatment? Summary answer We are unce…
meta-analysis
2021
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that occurs during the reproductive years. It is characterised by endometrium-like tissue developing outside the uterine cavity. This endometriotic tissue development is dependen…
meta-analysis
2020
BACKGROUND: Tubal disease accounts for 20% of infertility cases. Hydrosalpinx, caused by distal tubal occlusion leading to fluid accumulation in the tube(s), is a particularly severe form of tubal disease negatively affecting the outcomes o…
meta-analysis
2019
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is known to have an impact on fertility and it is common for women affected by endometriosis to require fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), to im…