Ovarian endometriosis
MONDO:0006337A non-neoplastic disorder characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue in the ovaries. It results in the development of blood filled ovarian cysts (chocolate cysts), and creation of scars and adhesions.
Also known as: endometriosis (disease) of ovary, endometriosis of ovary, ovarian endometriosis, ovary endometriosis (disease)
22 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a hormone drug shrink painful ovarian cysts better than the pill?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether elagolix, a hormone-blocking drug, can shrink endometriomas (ovarian cysts caused by endometriosis) and ease severe period pain better than the combined birth control pill. Women aged 18-40 with symptomatic endometriomas (2-5 cm) will take either elagolix…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mst.Sumyara Khatun • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which hormone best prevents endometrioma return after surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at over 1,100 women who had surgery for ovarian endometriomas (cysts caused by endometriosis) and then took one of four hormonal treatments to prevent recurrence. The goal was to see which treatment—birth control pills, GnRH agonists, dienogest, or dydrogesteron…
Sponsor: Guangdong Women and Children Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Egg freezing may shield fertility from repeat ovarian cyst surgeries
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether freezing eggs (oocyte cryopreservation) could help preserve fertility in women with benign ovarian cysts that often come back, like endometriomas. The 82 participants had cysts that required multiple surgeries, which can damage the ovaries. Researchers m…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Robots vs. surgeons: which is better for hysterectomy?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared robot-assisted laparoscopy using the Senhance Surgical System to conventional laparoscopy for hysterectomy and other uterine surgeries. Researchers measured operating time, blood loss, and safety in 78 patients. The goal was to see if the robot offers advantag…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC