DAta MIning to Evaluate Novasure Treatment
Abnormal Uterine BleedingAbnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is a common health problem that affects approximately 30% of women of reproductive age and can have several underlying causes. It significantly affects quality of life, use of medical resources and health costs. Endometrial ablation is a commonly used minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of AUB that destroys endometrial tissue. This procedure is an alternative treatment to hysterectomy because it is less invasive and has a shorter recovery period. Several ablation techniques are available to remove endometrial tissue, including bipolar radiofrequency (NovaSure treatment). While patient satisfaction with this form of endometrial ablation for the treatment of AUB is high, approximately 10-20% of women undergoing endometrial ablation require additional invasive surgery, primarily because of persistent blood loss or pain. There is therefore a need to identify and evaluate factors that can improve women's outcomes, or that can be building blocks for prognostic models that can be used to influence clinical practice. In this 10-year single-center retrospective cohort study, we aim to apply data mining and machine learning techniques to uncover hidden relationships/patterns between variables, and identify factors and patients at increased risk for Novasure treatment failure. With multiple time variables, this is not possible with a simple statistical analysis. Discovering these patterns and risk factors could help improve medical care, patient counseling and patient satisfaction.
Evaluation of the Effects of Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine Device and Dydrogestreone on...
Abnormal Uterine BleedingThis study was retrospectively collected from patients who were diagnosed with abnormal uterine bleeding and received oral dydrogesterone therapy for at least six months or who were administered an intrauterine device containing levonorgestrel at least six months ago, and prospectively Short form 36 (P-36); It covers the comparison of the Quality of Life Scale and the Female Sexual Function Scale (FSFI) by asking over the phone.
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Ulipristal Acetate Intermittent Treatment for Abnormal Uterine...
LeiomyomaUterine HemorrhageThis study will evaluate the superiority of ulipristal acetate versus placebo for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding associated with uterine fibroids
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of a 3-month Treatment Course of Ulipristal Acetate for the Treatment...
LeiomyomaUterine HemorrhageThis study will evaluate the superiority of ulipristal acetate versus placebo for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding associated with uterine fibroids
Endometrial Ablation With Non-hysteroscopic Methods
Dysfunctional Uterine BleedingEndometrial ablation in women with dysfunctional uterine bleeding using second generation ablation devices is a common widespread therapeutic approach. This study aims to prove that amenorrhoea rates using Novasure are higher than those observed in microwave endometrial ablation, one year following intervention.
A Dose-Finding Study to Evaluate Ovarian Function and Vaginal Bleeding in Next Generation Rings...
ContraceptionThe primary objective of this trial was to identify at least one next generation ring (NGR) that demonstrates inhibition of ovulation (which was considered confirmed if in the subset of participants ovulation was observed in less than 15% of the participants at any time during the 3 treatment cycles of the study) and cycle control that was non-inferior to NuvaRing®, as judged by the incidence of breakthrough bleeding and/or spotting (BTB-S) during Cycle 3. The primary hypothesis was that at least 1 of the 6 NGRs would show inhibition of ovulation and cycle control during Treatment Cycle 3 that is non-inferior to NuvaRing®, as judged by the incidence of BTB-S.
Vaginal vs. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Uterine FibroidsUterine Leiomyoma2 moreHysterectomy for benign indication is one of the most common surgical procedures in women. Numerous reviews and guidelines recommend the vaginal approach for benign hysterectomy, but the proportion of laparoscopic (and robotic) hysterectomies is increasing. This study will compare a range of clinical and subjective outcomes of vaginal vs. total laparoscopic hysterectomy. Outcomes include operating time, postoperative recovery, return to work as well as cosmesis, quality of life and sexual health.
Effect of Ulipristal Acetate on Bleeding Patterns and Dysmenorrhea in Women With Adenomyosis
AdenomyosisHeavy Uterine Bleeding1 moreAdenomyosis affects approximately 21% of symptomatic women who present to gynecology clinics. The disease is characterized by heavy bleeding and pain during periods. Limited treatment options exist for the treatment of adenomyosis for women who desire future child-bearing or prefer to avoid surgery. Recently, ulipristal acetate has been studied as a treatment option for women who have fibroids and heavy bleeding. The majority of women treated with ulipristal stopped having periods altogether. Our study aims to determine whether ulipristal is an adequate treatment for women with adenomyosis.
Studies on the H Pipelle, a New Device for Endometrial Sampling at Hysteroscopy
Abnormal Uterine BleedingThe investigators have developed a novel instrument for taking endometrial biopsies at no touch (vaginoscopic) hysterectomy which avoids the need to instrument the vagina with speculums and tenaculums, and also avoids the possible need for cervical dilatation. The investigators wish to study the ease of use and efficacy of the new device compared with traditional techniques of endometrial sampling at hysteroscopy.
An Explorative Trial to Explore the Safety, Acceptability and Vaginal Bleeding Pattern of Three...
ContraceptionThis is a phase 2, randomized, active-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter, single-blind trial of three different doses of etonogestrel releasing medicated intrauterine systems (ENG-MIUS) in healthy parous women in need for contraception. The primary trial objective is to explore safety and acceptability of three doses of an ENG-releasing medicated intrauterine system (ENG-MIUS) as compared to Multiload-cu 375®.