| NCT ID | NCT04151433 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven |
| Condition | Endometriosis Ovary |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 92 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-10-24 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-12 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
To study which surgical technique offers better results in treating endometriomas in terms of ovarian reserve preservation. The 2 conservatives techniques used are: 1. The combined technique 2. CO2 laser vaporization only Ovarian reserve will be assessed by consecutive measurements of AMH serum levels before and after surgery.
Eligibility Criteria
Population: patients planned for laparoscopic CO2 laser surgery for endometriotic cysts. Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18 - 40 years (both inclusive) * Unilateral endometriotic cysts with a mean diameter of \>=2.5cm and ≤8 cm, measured in 3 dimensions. * Presence of a contralateral endometrioma of ≤ 2cm is allowed * Complaining of infertility and/or pain * BMI ≤35 * Use of contraception (combined or Progesteron only) for at least 4 weeks before surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Incomplete surgery for the pelvis * Contra-indication for the use of contraception (combined or Progesteron only) * Use of GnRH analogues preoperatively and in the first 3 months postoperatively * (History of) hysterectomy * Prior unilateral oophorectomy * Pituitary/hypothalamic disorders * Suspected malignancy * Contralateral endometrioma of \>2 cm * AMH \<0.7 preoperatively * Pregnancy