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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Swim‐up technique vs wash and centrifugation Ongoing pregnancy rate per couple · patients undergoing intrauterine insemination (fresh semen) Semen preparation techniques for intrauterine insemination (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Direct vision entry vs Veress needle entry Mortality · patients undergoing laparoscopy Laparoscopic entry techniques (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Direct vision entry vs Veress needle entry Gas embolism · patients undergoing laparoscopy Laparoscopic entry techniques (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Direct vision entry vs Veress needle entry Solid organ injury · patients undergoing laparoscopy Laparoscopic entry techniques (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Direct vision entry vs Veress needle entry Failed entry · patients undergoing laparoscopy Laparoscopic entry techniques (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Direct vision entry vs open‐entry technique Mortality · patients undergoing laparoscopy Laparoscopic entry techniques (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Direct vision entry vs open‐entry technique Gas embolism · patients undergoing laparoscopy Laparoscopic entry techniques (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Radially expanding (STEP) trocars for primary port entry vs standard (non‐expanding) trocars Mortality · patients undergoing laparoscopy Laparoscopic entry techniques (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Radially expanding (STEP) trocars for primary port entry vs standard (non‐expanding) trocars Gas embolism · patients undergoing laparoscopy Laparoscopic entry techniques (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Radially expanding (STEP) trocars for primary port entry vs standard (non‐expanding) trocars Failed entry · patients undergoing laparoscopy Laparoscopic entry techniques (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Open‐entry vs closed‐entry technique Gas embolism · patients undergoing laparoscopy Laparoscopic entry techniques (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Open‐entry vs closed‐entry technique Solid organ injury · patients undergoing laparoscopy Laparoscopic entry techniques (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Lifestyle intervention vs minimal treatment Fertility: live birth ‐ not reported · women with polycystic ovary syndrome Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Lifestyle intervention vs minimal treatment Fertility: miscarriage ‐ not reported · women with polycystic ovary syndrome Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Lifestyle intervention vs minimal treatment Secondary reproductive: menstrual regularity ‐ not reported · women with polycystic ovary syndrome Lifestyle changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Piroxicam vs indomethacin Ectopic pregnancy · assisted reproductive technology Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs for assisted reproductive technology (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Piroxicam vs indomethacin Multiple pregnancy · assisted reproductive technology Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs for assisted reproductive technology (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Piroxicam vs indomethacin Side effects · assisted reproductive technology Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs for assisted reproductive technology (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Piroxicam vs indomethacin Live birth · assisted reproductive technology Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs for assisted reproductive technology (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐frequency electroacupuncture vs physical exercise or no intervention Ovulation rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
True acupuncture vs relaxation Live birth rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
True acupuncture vs relaxation Multiple pregnancy rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
True acupuncture vs relaxation Adverse events · polycystic ovarian syndrome Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
True acupuncture vs clomiphene Live birth rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
True acupuncture vs clomiphene Multiple pregnancy rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
True acupuncture vs clomiphene Ovulation rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
True acupuncture vs Diane‐35 Live birth rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
True acupuncture vs Diane‐35 Multiple pregnancy rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐frequency electroacupuncture vs physical exercise or no intervention Live birth rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Low‐frequency electroacupuncture vs physical exercise or no intervention Multiple pregnancy rate · polycystic ovarian syndrome Acupuncture for polycystic ovarian syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Ultrasound‐guided transvaginal ovarian needle drilling with gonadotropin (Gn) vs Gn Live birth rate (per woman) · clomiphene‐resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome in subfertile women Ultrasound-guided transvaginal ovarian needle drilling for clomiphene-resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome… (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Ultrasound‐guided transvaginal ovarian needle drilling with gonadotropin (Gn) vs Gn Incidence of surgical complications (per woman) · clomiphene‐resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome in subfertile women Ultrasound-guided transvaginal ovarian needle drilling for clomiphene-resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome… (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intraperitoneal drain vs no intraperitoneal drain Adverse events · women undergoing a diagnostic or operative laparoscopic gynaecological procedure Interventions to reduce shoulder pain following gynaecological laparoscopic procedures (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Local anaesthetic to peritoneal cavity (not subdiaphragmatic) vs control Severity of STP · women undergoing gynaecological laparoscopic procedures Interventions to reduce shoulder pain following gynaecological laparoscopic procedures (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Local anaesthetic to peritoneal cavity (not subdiaphragmatic) vs control Adverse events · women undergoing gynaecological laparoscopic procedures Interventions to reduce shoulder pain following gynaecological laparoscopic procedures (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Local anaesthetic to peritoneal cavity (not subdiaphragmatic) vs control Analgesia usage · women undergoing gynaecological laparoscopic procedures Interventions to reduce shoulder pain following gynaecological laparoscopic procedures (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Warmed, or warmed and humidified CO2 vs unwarmed and unhumidified CO2 Adverse events · women undergoing gynaecological laparoscopic procedures Interventions to reduce shoulder pain following gynaecological laparoscopic procedures (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Gasless laparoscopy vs CO2 insufflation Incidence of STP · women undergoing gynaecological laparoscopic procedures Interventions to reduce shoulder pain following gynaecological laparoscopic procedures (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Gasless laparoscopy vs CO2 insufflation Analgesia usage · women undergoing gynaecological laparoscopic procedures Interventions to reduce shoulder pain following gynaecological laparoscopic procedures (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Fluid instillation vs no fluid instillation Adverse events · women undergoing a diagnostic or operative laparoscopic gynaecological procedure Interventions to reduce shoulder pain following gynaecological laparoscopic procedures (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
TLS utilising embryo selection software vs TLS with conventional morphological assessment of still TLS images Stillbirth · couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology Time‐lapse systems for embryo incubation and assessment in assisted reproduction (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
37°C vs any lower temperature Adverse events ‐ not reported · subfertile women undergoing IVF or IVF/ICSI Temperature of embryo culture for assisted reproduction (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Comparator · couples with unexplained infertility Interventions for unexplained infertility: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Comparator · couples with unexplained infertility Interventions for unexplained infertility: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Comparator · couples with unexplained infertility Interventions for unexplained infertility: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Metformin vs clomiphene citrate Adverse events (gastrointestinal) · women with polycystic ovary syndrome Metformin for ovulation induction (excluding gonadotrophins) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (2019) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Antifibrinolytics vs NSAIDs Adverse events (any) · women with heavy menstrual bleeding Antifibrinolytics for heavy menstrual bleeding (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Antifibrinolytics vs NSAIDs Thromboembolic events · women with heavy menstrual bleeding Antifibrinolytics for heavy menstrual bleeding (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Antifibrinolytics vs ethamsylate Thromboembolic events · women with heavy menstrual bleeding Antifibrinolytics for heavy menstrual bleeding (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Antifibrinolytics vs herbal medicines Rates of improvement · heavy menstrual bleeding Antifibrinolytics for heavy menstrual bleeding (2018) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |