Management of endometriotic ovarian cyst before in vitro fertilisation (IVF)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Urological and Genital Diseases; Endometrioma; Endometriosis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN35880386
• Lead Sponsor: Central Manchester and Manchester Children's University Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-03-27
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Ultrasonographic findings of unilateral or bilateral endometrioma measuring greater than or equal to 3 cm in diameter, within six months of commencing IVF treatment
2. Women less than or equal to 40 years

Exclusion Criteria

1. Previous tubal or ovarian surgery (uni- or bi-lateral, including treatment of ectopic pregnancies)
2. Previous controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) cycle ending in cancellation because of inadequate response or where less than four oocytes were retrieved
3. Previous episode of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), regardless of the degree
4. Concomitant presence of other (i.e., non-endometriotic) ovarian cyst(s)
5. Day 2 - 3 serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels greater than 10 mIU/mL
6. Women who received any hormonal treatment within six months before commencing COH

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified