Efficacy of Progestins in the Treatment of Functional Ovarian Cyst | ||
| Evidence Based Women's Health Journal | ||
| Article 7, Volume 14, Issue 3, August 2024, Pages 296-302 PDF (386.6 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ebwhj.2024.266644.1295 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mostafa Hussein Mohamed1; Amgad M Saber2; Hisham A. Abou-Taleb* 3 | ||
| 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty of medicine Assuit University | ||
| 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, police hospital in Assuit | ||
| 3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, faculty of medicine, Assuit University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Ovarian cysts are frequently common in practice at reproductive age. Aim of the Work: The study aimed to determine the usefulness of use of progestins over expectant management in treatment of functional ovarian cyst. Cases and Methods: 90 women with ovarian cysts were recruited and subgrouped to either control group or progesterone group. The patients were monitored after 6 to 8 weeks. Results: The percentage of 50% or more reduction in cyst width in progesterone group was 35.6% while the control group was 17.8%. The percentage of 50% or more reduction in cyst length in progesterone group was 24.4% while the control group was 15.6%. The percentage of 50% or more reduction in cyst depth in progesterone group was 24.4% while the control group was 17.8%. After testing, there no significant difference detected between both treatment modalities regarding cyst length (p = 0.097), cyst width (p = 0.385), cyst depth (p = 0.204). Cysts resolved completely in 26/45 (57.9%) and 17/45 (37.8%) in groups progesterone and control respectively, However, there was no significant difference regarding content (p = 0.059) and cyst disappearance (p = 0.058). Conclusion: Progestin therapy in functional cysts could be effectively used as expectant management at least among women who are having spontaneous ovulation. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Functional ovarian cyst; patient satisfaction progestins | ||
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