Second generation endometrial ablation techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding: network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the relative effectiveness of second generation ablation techniques in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.

Design

Network meta-analysis on the primary outcome measures of amenorrhoea, heavy bleeding, and patients' dissatisfaction with treatment.

Data sources

Nineteen randomised controlled trials (involving 3287 women) were identified through electronic searches of the Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase and PsycINFO databases from inception to April 2011. The reference lists of known relevant articles were searched for further articles. Two reviewers independently selected articles without language restrictions.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

Randomised controlled trials involving second generation endometrial destruction

SUBMITTER: Daniels JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3339574 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature