Evaluation of Endometriosis With 18F-fluoroestradiol PET / MRI
EndometriosisPurpose: The primary objective is to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of 18F-fluoroestradiol (FES) PET/MRI for evaluating endometriosis. Participants: A total of 12 participants will be recruited from individuals with clinically suspected endometriosis who are scheduled for planned operative laparoscopy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Procedures (methods): This is a prospective, one arm, single center study of 12 subjects with clinically suspected endometriosis to demonstrate FES PET/MR's clinical utility for diagnosis of endometriosis. This study will be an evaluation of the radiotracer, FES, which binds to estrogen receptors and has previously been used to study estrogen receptor expression in tumors, to detect endometriosis. Participants will undergo one FES PET/MR scan within 4 weeks prior to their scheduled surgery. Participants will also complete questionnaires regarding their condition, pain, and quality of life.
Treatment With Radiofrequency in Patients With Chronic Pelvic Pain and History of Endometriosis...
EndometriosisChronic Pain1 moreManaging chronic pelvic pain in patients with a past history of endometriosis might be a challenge for the gynaecologist. The objective of this study is to evaluate pelvic pain after treatment with radiofrequency in patients with chronic pelvic pain and surgery for endometriosis.
Comparison of Thyroid Volumes in Patients With and Without Endometrioma
EndometriomaThyroidThe aim of our study is to evaluate whether there is a statistical difference between thyroid gland volume in patients with pathological diagnosis of endometriosis or endometrioma and in patients who underwent surgery for other gynecological reasons, and to reveal the presence of concomitant thyroid disease in these cases.
Assessment of Ovarian Reserve After Laparoscopic Cystectomy Versus Aspiration/Electrocoagulation...
Ovarian EndometriomaOvarian ReserveThis is a prospective, multicentric (three centers: 1: Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Shanghai, China; 2: International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai, China, 3: Shanghai Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai ,China), randomized clinical trial that includes patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for primary unilateral ovarian endometriomas. Eligible patients will be subjected to transvaginal ultrasound before surgery to perform cyst classification (central type, marginal type and outcrop type). Patients are divided to two group: laparoscopic cystectomy group versus laparoscopic aspiration/electrocoagulation group. Biopsy samples in aspiration/electrocoagulation group and excision samples in cystectomy group are all subjected to histopathological examination. Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH), Anti mullerian hormone (AMH) and antral follicular count (AFC) will be measured pre-operative and post-operative. The aim of the study is to determine whether and to what extent the two surgical procedures for ovarian endometrioma, cystectomy and aspiration/electrocoagulation, affect ovarian reserve. The investigators intend to confirm the clinical utility of ultrasonic classification of ovarian endometrioma, FSH, AMH and AFC in the assessment of ovarian reserve, and to promote their use in predicting decreased ovarian reserve. The surgical excision of cystic wall, cystic fluid and peritoneal fluid will be subjected to transmission electron microscope, high resolution mass spectrometry and single-cell RNA sequencing to investigate their cellular and molecular features.
ICG to Assess Ovarian Perfusion
Fibroid UterusEndometriosis5 moreTo assess the feasibility of using intravenous ICG to characterize the vascular perfusion of ovaries during gynecologic surgery
Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone (GnRH) Downregulation Versus Oral Anticonception Prior to ART in...
EndometriosisInfertilityDoes prolonged GnRH downregulation prior to ART improve the clinical pregnancy rate in postoperative endometriosis patients? (A single centre randomised controlled trial)
Endometriosis and the Appendix - Incidence and Pathologic Analysis
Endometriosis of the AppendixThere is great variation seen in the incidence of appendiceal endometriosis. The variation is most likely multifactorial, but method with which the specimen is examined may play a role. If analysis using more cuts is used, appendiceal endometriosis may be diagnosed at a higher rate.
The Impact of Surgical Treatment of Endometriomas on Ovarian Reserve
EndometriosisThe aim of this study is to assess which of two commonly used surgical procedures in the treatment of ovarian cysts called endometriomas (cutting out of the cyst - "cystectomy", or draining it and cauterising it's inner lining - "ablation") causes the least damage to the ovary and is therefore best at maintaining the future fertility potential of a patient.
Reproductive Outcome of EM Treated by GnRH-a Associated With Laparoscopy
Infertility Associated With EndometriosisThis study is a multicenter, randomized-control-trial. This study select 1184 Infertile patients associated with endometriosis diagnosed by laparoscopy surgery. Patients are going to be divided into two groups according to 1:1 ratio randomly assigned to receive GnRH-a. Cumulative pregnancy rate, end of treatment to natural pregnancy time, accept the assisted reproductive treatment rate, miscarriage rate, live birth rate will be recorded.
Induction of Ovulation by Clomiphene Citrate Following Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis Stage...
InfertilityThis study aims at investigating the fertility outcome of endometriosis suppression with dienogest 2mg / day for 3 month followed by induction of ovulation for 3 month in endometriosis patients stage I and II.