Ovarian Reserve After Laparoscopic Cystectomy for Endometriotic and Non-Endometriotic Cysts
Recruiting · NCT07686783 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Benha University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy
What this trial is about
We will conduct this study to estimate the effect of laparoscopic cystectomy on ovarian reserve in endometriotic cysts versus non-endometriotic cysts.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 45 Years
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Female patients aged 18-45 years
- Ovarian cyst measuring 6-15 cm in diameter, confirmed by transvaginal ultrasound or MRI
- Cyst is persistent for more than 3 months if asymptomatic, OR any symptomatic cyst regardless of duration of diagnosis
- Serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) level ≥ 2 ng/mL, measured within 1 month preoperatively
- Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- Clinical or ultrasonic suspicion of ovarian malignancy
- Ovarian cyst associated with pregnancy
- Previous history of ovarian surgery
- History of pelvic irradiation or chemotherapy
- Known endocrine disorders affecting ovarian function (e.g., PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency, thyroid dysfunction, hyperprolactinemia)
- Current use of hormonal contraceptives or hormonal therapy within 3 months prior to enrollment
- Presence of severe systemic disease that contraindicates surgery or general anesthesia
- Refusal to participate or inability to provide informed consent
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Benha Univesity Hospital - Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt