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531 questions in 102 reviews · Gynaecology and Fertility
current versionsNo studies 531 · 100%Ungraded 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.
| Question | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) plus laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) vs LOD Adverse events · subfertile women with PCOS Chinese herbal medicine for subfertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) vs clomiphene Adverse effects · subfertile women with PCOS Chinese herbal medicine for subfertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) plus clomiphene vs clomiphene Live birth · subfertile women with PCOS Chinese herbal medicine for subfertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) plus clomiphene vs clomiphene Adverse events · subfertile women with PCOS Chinese herbal medicine for subfertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) plus follicle aspiration plus ovulation induction vs follicle aspiration plus ovulation induction Live birth · subfertile women with PCOS Chinese herbal medicine for subfertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pentoxifylline vs placebo Live birth rate  · women with endometriosis Pentoxifylline for the treatment of endometriosis‐associated pain and infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pentoxifylline vs no treatment Adverse events · women with endometriosis Pentoxifylline for the treatment of endometriosis‐associated pain and infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pentoxifylline vs placebo Overall pain · women with endometriosis Pentoxifylline for the treatment of endometriosis‐associated pain and infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pentoxifylline vs placebo Adverse events · women with endometriosis Pentoxifylline for the treatment of endometriosis‐associated pain and infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pentoxifylline vs no treatment Live birth rate · women with endometriosis Pentoxifylline for the treatment of endometriosis‐associated pain and infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Preconception lifestyle advice on a combination of topics vs routine care or attention control Adverse events · people with infertility Preconception lifestyle advice for people with infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Preconception lifestyle advice on alcohol intake vs routine care or attention control Adverse events · women with infertility and at‐risk drinking Preconception lifestyle advice for people with infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Preconception lifestyle advice on alcohol intake vs routine care or attention control Reported behavioural changes · women with infertility and at‐risk drinking Preconception lifestyle advice for people with infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Preconception lifestyle advice on smoking vs routine care or attention control Live birth or ongoing pregnancy · smoking people with infertility Preconception lifestyle advice for people with infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Preconception lifestyle advice on smoking vs routine care or attention control Adverse events · smoking people with infertility Preconception lifestyle advice for people with infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Preconception lifestyle advice on smoking vs routine care or attention control Miscarriage · smoking people with infertility Preconception lifestyle advice for people with infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Preconception lifestyle advice on smoking vs routine care or attention control Reported behavioural changes: smoking · smoking people with infertility Preconception lifestyle advice for people with infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Preconception lifestyle advice on a combination of topics vs routine care or attention control Miscarriage · people with infertility Preconception lifestyle advice for people with infertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings table ‐ LUNA (laparoscopic uterosacral ligament nerve ablation) vs diagnostic laparoscopy/other treatments Psychological outcomes ‐ not reported · health problem or population Surgical interventions for the management of chronic pelvic pain in women (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings table ‐ LUNA (laparoscopic uterosacral ligament nerve ablation) vs diagnostic laparoscopy/other treatments Quality of life ‐ not reported · health problem or population Surgical interventions for the management of chronic pelvic pain in women (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings table ‐ Adhesiolysis vs no surgery or diagnostic laparoscopy Psychological outcomes ‐ not reported · health problem or population Surgical interventions for the management of chronic pelvic pain in women (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings table ‐ Adhesiolysis vs no surgery or diagnostic laparoscopy Requirement for analgesia ‐ not reported · health problem or population Surgical interventions for the management of chronic pelvic pain in women (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Raloxifene vs placebo Relief of pelvic pain · women with endometriosis, following complete surgical excision of lesions Selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) for endometriosis (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Fresh vs frozen embryo transfer (cumulatively) Time to pregnancy · women undergoing assisted reproduction Fresh versus frozen embryo transfers in assisted reproduction (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pharmacological intervention vs pharmacological intervention Live birth · obese women with subfertility Pharmacological and non‐pharmacological strategies for obese women with subfertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pharmacological intervention vs pharmacological intervention Quality of life/Mental health outcome · obese women with subfertility Pharmacological and non‐pharmacological strategies for obese women with subfertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pharmacological intervention vs no intervention or placebo Ongoing pregnancy · obese women with subfertility Pharmacological and non‐pharmacological strategies for obese women with subfertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Pharmacological intervention vs no intervention or placebo Quality of life/Mental health outcome · obese women with subfertility Pharmacological and non‐pharmacological strategies for obese women with subfertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Non‐pharmacological intervention vs no intervention or placebo Quality of life/Mental health outcome · obese women with subfertility Pharmacological and non‐pharmacological strategies for obese women with subfertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Non‐pharmacological intervention vs non‐pharmacological intervention Miscarriage · obese women with subfertility Pharmacological and non‐pharmacological strategies for obese women with subfertility (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Nifedipine vs placebo Health‐related quality of life · primary dysmenorrhoea Nifedipine for primary dysmenorrhoea (2021) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 1 ‐ Oxidised regenerated cellulose vs no treatment at laparoscopy Pelvic pain · women having gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 2 ‐ Oxidised regenerated cellulose vs no treatment at laparotomy Clinical pregnancy rate · women having gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 4 ‐ Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene vs oxidised regenerated cellulose Pelvic pain · women having gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 4 ‐ Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene vs oxidised regenerated cellulose Live birth rate · women having gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 4 ‐ Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene vs oxidised regenerated cellulose Clinical pregnancy rate · women having gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 7 ‐ Collagen membrane with polyethylene glycol and glycerol vs Ringer's lactate Pelvic pain · patients with adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 1 ‐ Oxidised regenerated cellulose vs no treatment at laparoscopy Live birth rate · women having gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 7 ‐ Collagen membrane with polyethylene glycol and glycerol vs Ringer's lactate Live birth rate · patients with adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 7 ‐ Collagen membrane with polyethylene glycol and glycerol vs Ringer's lactate Incidence of adhesions ‐ re‐formation or mixture Incidence at second‐look laparoscopy · patients with adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 1 ‐ Oxidised regenerated cellulose vs no treatment at laparoscopy Adhesion score · women having gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 1 ‐ Oxidised regenerated cellulose vs no treatment at laparoscopy Clinical pregnancy rate · women having gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 2 ‐ Oxidised regenerated cellulose vs no treatment at laparotomy Pelvic pain · women having gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 2 ‐ Oxidised regenerated cellulose vs no treatment at laparotomy Live birth rate · women having gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Analysis 2 ‐ Oxidised regenerated cellulose vs no treatment at laparotomy Adhesion score · women having gynaecological surgery Barrier agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
LOD of one ovary (unilateral) vs LOD of both ovaries (bilateral) OHSS · women with anovulatory PCOS and CC resistance Laparoscopic ovarian drilling for ovulation induction in women with anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
LOD of one ovary (unilateral) vs LOD of both ovaries (bilateral) Multiple pregnancy · women with anovulatory PCOS and CC resistance Laparoscopic ovarian drilling for ovulation induction in women with anovulatory polycystic ovary syndrome (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Gel agents vs no gel agents (or placebo) Adverse events · women undergoing gynaecological surgery Fluid and pharmacological agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Gel agents vs hydroflotation agents used Pelvic pain · women during gynaecological surgery Fluid and pharmacological agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Gel agents vs hydroflotation agents used Live birth rate · women during gynaecological surgery Fluid and pharmacological agents for adhesion prevention after gynaecological surgery (2020) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |