Ibtisam M. Abokhrais

ORCID: 0000-0002-1202-9738 · 5 papers in corpus
article 2020
A two-arm parallel double-blind randomised controlled pilot trial of the efficacy of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for the treatment of women with endometriosis-associated pain (PurFECT1)
PloS one ·doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0227695

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue (lesions) outside the uterus, commonly on the pelvic peritoneum. It affects 6-10% of women and is associated with debilitating pelvic pain. Current management o…

erratum 2020
Correction: A two-arm parallel double-blind randomised controlled pilot trial of the efficacy of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for the treatment of women with endometriosis-associated pain (PurFECT1)
PloS one ·doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0230055

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227695.].

dissertation 2019
Improving outcomes for women with endometriosis

Background “Endometriosis is a chronic hormone-dependent inflammatory disorder that affects 6- 10% of women of reproductive age. It is defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue (lesions) found outside the uterine cavity, usually wi…

article 2018
A pilot randomised double blind controlled trial of the efficacy of purified fatty acids for the treatment of women with endometriosis-associated pain (PurFECT): study protocol
Pilot and feasibility studies ·doi:10.1186/s40814-018-0274-8

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects 6-10% of women and is associated with debilitating pelvic pain. It costs the UK > £2.8 billion per year in loss of productivity. Endometriosis can be managed by surgical excision or medically by ovarian sup…

letter 2017
Top ten endometriosis research priorities in the UK and Ireland
Lancet (London, England) ·doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(17)31344-2