Trial reportReproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2024
Comparing the efficacy and pregnancy outcome of intrauterine balloon and intrauterine contraceptive device in the prevention of adhesion reformation after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis in infertile women: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial study.
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- The epidemiology, clinical burden, and prevention of intrauterine adhesions (IUAs) related to surgically induced endometrial trauma: a systematic literature review and selective meta-analyses.Human reproduction update · 2025Pooled it
- Adipose-derived extracellular vesicles miR-423-5p targets SMAD3 to reverse endometrial fibrosis in a porcine model of intrauterine adhesion: insights from single-cell sequencing.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- A sequential and synergistic release sacrificial microgels scaffold for endometrial niche reprogramming and fertility restoration.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- [Current status of intrauterine adhesion treatment and research progress in stem cell therapy].Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2026Review
- Mechanism of Curcumin in the Treatment of Intrauterine Adhesions Based on Network Pharmacology, Molecular docking, and Experimental Validation.Biochemical genetics · 2026Article
- Hydrogels strategies for organ adhesions: from mechanism to application.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2026Review
- A double network composite hydrogel with enhanced transdermal delivery by ultrasound for endometrial injury repair and fertility recovery.Bioactive materials · 2025Article
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- Intrauterine infusion of autologous endometrial stem cells for the treatment of moderate and severe intrauterine adhesions: a before-and-after study.Stem cell research & therapy · 2025Article
- New potential in the treatment of moderate to severe intrauterine adhesions: influencing factors for menstrual improvement.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2025Review
- Transcriptomics of tissue exosomes to investigate miR-195-5p's amelioration of endometrial fibrosis via the YAP-Smad7 pathway: an animal study.Journal of translational medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
STUDY
objectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and pregnancy outcomes of intrauterine balloon and intrauterine contraceptive devices in the prevention of adhesion reformation following hysteroscopic adhesiolysis in infertile women with moderate to severe intrauterine adhesion.
designA prospective, randomized, controlled trial study.
settingA tertiary university hospital. PATIENTS: A total of 130 patients with moderate (American Fertility Society [AFS] score of 5-8) and severe (AFS score of 9-12) intrauterine adhesions were recruited.
interventions86 patients were evenly allocated to group treated with an IUD for 1 month and group treated with an IUD for 2 months. 44 patients were allocated to group treated with a Foley catheter balloon.(IUD: Yuangong IUD). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN
resultsThe primary outcome measures were the AFS score, endometrial thickness, and pregnancy outcome. After hysteroscopy, the AFS score was significantly decreased(P<0.05), whereas endometrial thickness was significantly increased across the three groups(P<0.001). Notably, the decline in the AFS score in the balloon group was greater than that in the IUD-1-month group and IUD-2-month group(P<0.01), with no significant difference between the IUD groups(P = 0.298). Lastly, In addition, the extent of the increase in endometrial thickness(P = 0.502) and the pregnancy outcomes(P = 0.803) in the three groups were not significantly different.
conclusionInserting a balloon or placing an IUD for one or two months can effectively lower the risk of adhesion recurrence and restore the shape of the uterine cavity. While the therapeutic effect of the balloon was superior to that of the IUD, no significant differences were observed in the one-month and two-month IUD groups.
trial registrationThis research was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ( http://www.chictr.org.cn/enIndex.aspx ); Clinical trial registry identification number: ChiCTR-IOR-17,011,943 ( http://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojen.aspx?proj=17979 ). Date of trial registration: July 11, 2017.
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