The Effect of Salpingectomy Operation on Ovarian Reserve (NCT06903650) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Salpingectomy Operation on Ovarian Reserve
Turkey (Türkiye)31 participantsStarted 2020-10-27
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of salpingectomy operation on ovarian reserve. Ovarian reserve was evaluated by measuring anti-mullerian hormone levels from serum samples taken from the patients before the operation and 6 weeks after the operation. Ovarian doppler flow were evaluated by measuring the ovarian artery pulsatility index with transvaginal ultrasonography preoperatively, postoperative days 2 and postoperative weeks 6 . In our study, it was determined that ovarian functions may be negatively affected in the acute period after salpingectomy operation.
Who can participate
Age range
37 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Women between the ages of 37-45 with continuing menstrual cycles (37 and 45 included)
. Patients who will undergo uterine surgery for benign reasons or who will undergo salpingectomy only due to hydrosalpinx, ectopic pregnancy, tubo-ovarian abscess
. Patients who have not had ovarian surgery before
. Those without menopause and premature ovarian failure
. Patients who accept the study
Exclusion criteria
. Age younger than 37 or older than 45
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial looked at how salpingectomy — removal of the fallopian tube — affects ovarian reserve by measuring AMH levels and blood flow in the ovarian arteries. If I need a salpingectomy, is there evidence from studies like this that it could reduce my ovarian reserve, and how relevant is that to my situation?
2The trial measured something called ovarian artery PI (pulsatility index) on both the right and left sides — can you explain what that measures, whether my ovarian blood flow has been assessed, and what a change in that value would actually mean for my fertility or ovarian function?
3Since this trial has already been completed, have the results been published or shared anywhere, and if so, what did they find about whether salpingectomy meaningfully changes AMH levels or ovarian blood flow?
4Given that this study focused on ovarian insufficiency as the key concern, how would you weigh the risk of reduced ovarian reserve from a salpingectomy against whatever condition is making the surgery necessary in my case?
5Are there surgical techniques or approaches that might better protect the ovarian blood supply during a salpingectomy, and is that something worth discussing based on what studies like this one are finding??
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
right ovarian arter pı
Timeframe: perioperative, postoperative days 2 , postoperative weeks 6
2
left ovarian arter pı
Timeframe: perioperative, postoperative days 2, postoperative weeks 6