Gaity Ahmad

No ORCID on file · 15 papers in corpus
meta-analysis 2021
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000099.pub4

BACKGROUND: In an effort to improve outcomes of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) cycles, the use of growth hormone (GH) has been considered as adjuvant treatment in ovarian stimulation. Improving the outcomes of IVF is especially important for …

meta-analysis 2020
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.CD000475.pub4

BACKGROUND: Pelvic adhesions can form secondary to inflammation, endometriosis, or surgical trauma. Strategies to reduce pelvic adhesion formation include placing barrier agents such as oxidised regenerated cellulose, polytetrafluoroethylen…

review 2020
·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000475.pub4

Pelvic adhesions can form secondary to inflammation, endometriosis, or surgical trauma. Strategies to reduce pelvic adhesion formation include placing barrier agents such as oxidised regenerated cellulose, polytetrafluoroethylene, and fibri…

meta-analysis 2020
·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd001298.pub5

Adhesions are fibrin bands that are a common consequence of gynaecological surgery. They are caused by conditions that include pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis. Adhesions are associated with comorbidities, including pelvic pain…

meta-analysis 2020
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.CD001298.pub5

BACKGROUND: Adhesions are fibrin bands that are a common consequence of gynaecological surgery. They are caused by conditions that include pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis. Adhesions are associated with comorbidities, including…

meta-analysis 2019
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006583.pub5

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopy is a common procedure in many surgical specialties. Complications arising from laparoscopy are often related to initial entry into the abdomen. Life-threatening complications include injury to viscera (e.g. bowel, bl…

meta-analysis 2015
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd011254.pub2

BACKGROUND: Intraperitoneal adhesions are associated with considerable co-morbidity and have large financial and public health repercussions. They have secondary effects that include chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, subfertility and bowel …

meta-analysis 2015
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000475.pub3

BACKGROUND: Pelvic adhesions can form as a result of inflammation, endometriosis or surgical trauma. During pelvic surgery, strategies to reduce pelvic adhesion formation include placing barrier agents such as oxidised regenerated cellulose…

meta-analysis 2015
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006106.pub3

BACKGROUND: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a method of testing for tubal patency. However, women struggle to tolerate the procedure, as it is associated with some discomfort. Various pharmacological strategies are available that may reduce …

meta-analysis 2014
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd001298.pub4

BACKGROUND: Adhesions are fibrin bands that are a common consequence of gynaecological surgery. They are caused by various conditions including pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis. Adhesions are associated with considerable co-mor…

meta-analysis 2011
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology ·doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2010.11.018

Hysteroscopy, hysterosalpingography (HSG), sonohysterography and endometrial ablation are increasingly performed in an outpatient setting. The primary reason for failure to complete these procedures is pain. The objective of this review was…

meta-analysis 2010
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000099.pub3

BACKGROUND: In an effort to improve outcomes of in-vitro fertilisation cycles the use of growth hormone has been considered. Improving the outcomes of in-vitro fertilisation is especially important for subfertile women who are considered 'p…

meta-analysis 2009
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd001897.pub2

BACKGROUND: Hydrotubation with oil-soluble contrast media for unexplained infertility and adhesiolysis for infertility due to peritubal adhesions are primary procedures that are of recognised benefit. It is less clear whether postoperative …

meta-analysis 2006
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000221.pub3

BACKGROUND: Since the introduction of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) tubal surgery has been less frequently undertaken as a technique to improve fertility in women with damaged fallopian tubes. There are various surgical techniques that can b…

meta-analysis 2003
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews ·doi:10.1002/14651858.cd001297

BACKGROUND: Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues (GnRHas) are generally well tolerated, and are effective in relieving the symptoms of endometriosis (Prentice 2003). Unfortunately the low oestrogen state that they induce is associated …