Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis: a Cochrane update

Special Collection: In vitro fertilisation - effectiveness of add-ons Infertility affects as many as 1 in 7 couples. Many of these people turn to fertility treatments for help. In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is generally considered the most advanced treatment option, and is recommended in many cases, regardless of the cause of subfertility.

Pandemics impact upon the ability to deliver specialist assessment and treatments. Examples of treatments that commonly continue during pandemics include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antifibrinolytics, combined hormonal contraceptives, and progestogen. 

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a painful condition where endometrial tissue (tissue similar to the lining of the uterus) grows outside of the uterus.

2020 is almost around the corner and we cannot wait to see what it will bring us! However, before we welcome the new year, we would like to look back on a fantastic 2019! Yet another year filled with exciting developments and accomplishments for Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility. Needless to say none of these achievements would have been possible without you – our authors, reviewers, editors, translators, and consumers.  

All content will be freely available on the Colloquium website and open to the entire Cochrane Community of members and supporters!Cochrane’s annual flagship event brings together the world’s most influential health researchers, scientists, academics, opinion leaders, clinicians, and patients to promote evidence-informed decision-making. We are getting excited to share and interact with Virtual #CochraneSantiago content starting on Monday 2 December until Friday 6 December!

October is World Menopause Month and 18 October is World Menopause Day.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness MonthSeptember is  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month and is an excellent time to focus on the latest Cochrane evidence.