Publications by authors named "Laura Ocansey"
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- Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, often leading to surgery for persistent pain, but symptoms frequently recur post-operation, creating uncertainty about the most effective hormonal treatments.
- A study was conducted across 34 UK hospitals to compare the effectiveness of long-acting progestogen therapy with the combined oral contraceptive pill in preventing pain recurrence and improving quality of life after surgery.
- Results showed both treatment options reduced pain compared to pre-surgery levels, but no significant difference in effectiveness was found between the two, although fewer follow-up procedures were needed for those on long-acting progestogen.
Introduction: Breastfeeding has health benefits for infants and mothers, yet the UK has low rates with marked social inequalities. The Assets-based feeding help Before and After birth (ABA) feasibility study demonstrated the acceptability of a proactive, assets-based, woman-centred peer support intervention, inclusive of all feeding types, to mothers, peer supporters and maternity services. The ABA-feed study aims to assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the ABA-feed intervention compared with usual care in first-time mothers in a full trial.
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