Effect of endometrial biopsy method on ribonucleic acid quality and gene expression analysis in patients with leiomyoma.

Objective: To compare ribonucleic acid (RNA) quantity and purity in tissue collected with different endometrial sampling methods to establish the optimal tool for use in endometrial gene expression studies.

Design: Observational study.

Setting: University hospital.

A 15-20-year follow-up of mental health, psychosocial functioning and quality of life in a single center sample of individuals with differences in sex development.

The aim of the study was to present metal health, psychosocial functioning and quality of life (QoL) of children and adolescents with a difference in sex development (DSD) from their first visit in the newly established multidisciplinary team in 2002-2004 in Norway. A secondary aim was to explore mental health, psychosocial functioning and QoL in the same cohort patient's as for today and finally explore any childhood predictors for these outcomes in adulthood. The first part of the study took place in 2002-2004 in a mixed cohort of children and adolescents born with a DSD in 1982-2002, compared to a healthy comparison group.

Patients' and relatives' perspectives on best possible care in the context of developing a multidisciplinary center for endometriosis and adenomyosis: findings from a national survey.

Background: Endometriosis and adenomyosis are common benign conditions compromising both physical and psychological health, with a negative impact on quality of life. This survey aimed to establish what the users' perspectives are on best possible care in the context of developing a multidisciplinary center for endometriosis and adenomyosis in Norway.

Methods: An electronic questionnaire was developed in collaboration between the Norwegian Patient's Endometriosis Society (NPES) and gynecologists with special interest in endometriosis and adenomyosis.

Shortened cervix in the subsequent pregnancy after embolization for postpartum cervical hemorrhage.

Introduction. Rupture of a branch of uterine artery during delivery often leads to a massive postpartum hemorrhage that can be successfully treated using uterine artery embolization. Case Report.

Assessment of periodic blood loss: interindividual and intraindividual variations of pictorial blood loss assessment chart registrations.

Study Objective: To explore the interindividual and intraindividual variation of Pictorial Blood Loss Assessment Chart (PBAC) registrations of subjective perception of minimal, normal, and heavy menstrual bleeding in women using their usual sanitary protection.

Design: Retrospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-3).

Setting: University tertiary hospital.

Volumetric ablation of uterine fibroids using Sonalleve high-intensity focused ultrasound in a 3 Tesla scanner--first clinical assessment.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of the Sonalleve high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU; Philips Healthcare, Vantaa, Finland) system in ablating uterine fibroids in a 3T magnet.

Material And Methods: Seven women were included in this study. Treatment was performed according to the manufacturer's recommendation.

Uterine artery embolization versus laparoscopic occlusion of uterine arteries for leiomyomas: long-term results of a randomized comparative trial.

Purpose: To compare long-term symptom recurrence and 6-month magnetic resonance (MR) imaging results after two different treatments for uterine leiomyomas.

Materials And Methods: Sixty-six women with uterine leiomyomas were randomized to undergo uterine artery embolization (UAE) or laparoscopic bilateral occlusion of uterine arteries. Contrast-enhanced MR imaging was performed before treatment and after 6 months.

Treatment of uterine myomas with transvaginal uterine artery occlusion: possibilities and limitations.

The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility of a transvaginal clamp prototype used for temporary uterine artery occlusion as a treatment for myomas. In particular, we aimed to evaluate technical aspects of successful occlusion with angiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and to evaluate possible ureter occlusion with pyelography. Ten premenopausal women aged 34 to 37 years with menorrhagia and myomas were treated with a temporary uterine artery occlusion for 6 hours.

Laparoscopic occlusion compared with embolization of uterine vessels: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To compare clinical outcome 6 months after treatment with bilateral laparoscopic occlusion of the uterine artery versus uterine leiomyoma embolization.

Methods: Sixty-six premenopausal women with symptomatic uterine leiomyomata were randomized to treatment with either laparoscopic occlusion of uterine arteries or uterine leiomyoma embolization. The primary outcome was reduction of blood loss from pretreatment to 6 months postoperatively, measured by a Pictorial Bleeding Assessment Chart.

Multiple myomas treated with a temporary, noninvasive, Doppler-directed, transvaginal uterine artery clamp.

A 43-year-old woman with menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, and pelvic pain of several years' duration had a uterus enlarged by myomas to the size of a 16-week pregnancy. Her uterine arteries were noninvasively transvaginally identified and occluded for 6 hours with a clamp that was guided by audible Doppler ultrasound. Following removal of the clamp, blood flow in the uterine arteries returned immediately.

Laparoscopic occlusion of uterine vessels for the treatment of symptomatic fibroids: Initial experience and comparison to uterine artery embolization.

Objective: Our purpose was to evaluate the effects of laparoscopic occlusion of uterine vessels in treating symptomatic fibroids and compare with embolization of the uterine arteries.

Study Design: We studied 46 premenopausal women, aged 43 (34-51) years with symptomatic uterine fibroids, undergoing radiologic embolization (n=24) and laparoscopy closure of the uterine arteries (n=22).

Results: The laparoscopic technique reduced picture blood assessment score after 6 months by 50% from an initial value of 345 (+/-288).