Correlation Between Serum Vitamin D3 and Incidence of Uterine Leiomyoma
Vitamin D DeficiencyLeiomyomaThe aim of the current study is to evaluate the association between low serum vitamin D level and incidence of uterine leiomyoma in Egyptian women as the research hypothesis that low serum vitamin D is considered a risk factor for uterine leiomyoma
Efficacy and Safety of Elagolix in Combination With Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate for the Management...
Uterine FibroidsHeavy Menstrual BleedingThis study seeks to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of elagolix alone and in combination with estradiol/norethindrone acetate for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids in premenopausal women.
Laparoscopic Uterine Sparing Techniques Outcomes and Reinterventions
Uterine FibroidsMyomasThe purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes of two uterine-conserving treatment alternatives for symptomatic uterine fibroids: laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) and global fibroid ablation (GFA) using the Halt System. Laparoscopic ultrasound (LUS) is a standard step prior to the GFA procedure but has not been a standard step prior to LM. Incorporating laparoscopic ultrasound as a first step prior to both treatments allows the surgeon to have equal access to valuable imaging information and to plan treatment accordingly. By randomizing the subject immediately after laparoscopic ultrasound, selection bias toward one treatment or the other following the LUS is eliminated.
HOME Study: Hysteroscopic Office Myomectomy Evaluation
Uterine FibroidsPolypsThe purpose of this study is to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the MyoSure Tissue Removal System when used by community gynecologists in an office setting for the treatment of patients with symptomatic intrauterine polyps and submucosal fibroids.
Efficacy and Safety of TAK-385 in the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine FibroidsThe purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of TAK-385, once daily (QD), for 12 weeks in women with uterine fibroids.
Vasopressin Versus Epinephrine in Myomectomy
Uterine MyomasUterine myomas (fibroids or leiomyomas) are the most common benign tumor of the female genital tract and the leading indication for hysterectomy. Although hysterectomy is the definitive treatment of myomas, myomectomy remains the gold standard treatment for women desiring future fertility and uterine conservation3. However, bleeding is often a problem in myomectomy and can results in intraoperative hypovolemic shock, postoperative anemia, pelvic infection, and adhesions with infertility. A number of interventions have been introduced to reduce hemorrhage during myomectomy. Two categories of interventions can be identified: (a) Vascular interventions on uterine and/or ovarian arteries such as artery clamping, tying, or embolization; (b) pharmacologic interventions such as vasopressin, epinephrine, oxytocin, ergometrine, misoprostol, sulprostone, and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist4-11. Of these, intraoperative local injection of vasopressin causing vasospasm is most commonly used. However, there is not a wide consensus on the use of this agent because of serious side effects reported in literature. In addition, in several countries, including France and Italy, vasopressin has not been commercialized because of its potential adverse effects on cardiovascular system. Epinephrine also induces a vasoconstrictive effect on tissue that lasts longer than that of vasopressin (5-6 hours versus 7-35 minutes) and is used during various gynecological surgeries, endoscopic resection, and dermatologic procedures to reduce blood loss. However, there are a few studies for the use of epinephrine to reduce hemorrhage during myomectomy. Furthermore, a randomized comparison of epinephrine and vasopressin as hemostatic agents during myomectomy has never been conducted. To test the hypothesis that the injections of epinephrine and vasopressin during myomectomy are equivalent in reducing blood loss, the investigators performed this randomized controlled study.
Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids
Uterine FibroidsUterine MyomasThe purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) using the Halt System for the treatment of patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids.
Fertility After Uterine Artery Embolisation for the Treatment of Leiomyomas
LeiomyomasFertilityThe main goal of this study is to evaluate spontaneous fertility after uterine leiomyomas embolization, in women between 18 and 40 years old.
The Effect of Mifepristone on Uterine Fibroids and Breast Tissue
Uterine FibroidsUterine fibroids are a benign but common condition among women in reproductive age. It is one of the most common reasons for hysterectomy since it often causes bleeding problems sometimes leading to anemia. Several alternative treatment regimens have been investigated that could replace surgery. The antiprogesterone, mifepristone, is one of the most promising drugs that have been tested. In addition to the inhibiting effect on the growth of uterine fibroids antiprogestins have been proposed to have an antiproliferative effect on breast tissue. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effect of mifepristone on the volume of uterine fibroids. The study will also address the effect of mifepristone on the breast tissue
Mifepristone for Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine FibroidsThe objectives of this study are to estimate the efficacy and safety of the daily administration of mifepristone 5 mg versus 10 mg for three months for the treatment of uterine fibroids. The hypothesis of the study is that both mifepristone doses reduce the volume of the myoma in about 40% after 3 months of treatment.