Ethanol sclerotherapy for management of endometriomas: an overview of systematic reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests that endometrioma cystectomy can significantly reduce ovarian reserve. Ethanol sclerotherapy is a promising, minimally invasive alternative. This overview aims to critically evaluate systematic reviews that addressed the safety and efficacy of ethanol sclerotherapy in women with endometrioma and compared it to endometriotic cystectomy.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted on PubMed, Medline, Epistemonikos, the Cochrane Library, and PROSPERO using the search terms "endometriosis OR endometrioma AND sclerotherapy." Key outcomes assessed included adverse events, technical efficacy, pain relief, endometrioma recurrence, impact on ovarian reserve, ART success, and pregnancy outcomes. Two independent reviewers screened, reviewed, and selected rele

SUBMITTER: Younis JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670379 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature