Clinical practice guidelines in gynecological endocrinology and reproductive medicine

OBJECTIVE: To formulate clinical practice guidelines for the pharmacological management of obesity. PARTICIPANTS: An Endocrine Society-appointed Task Force of experts, a methodologist, and a medical writer. This guideline was co-sponsored by the European Society of Endocrinology and The Obesity Society. EVIDENCE: This evidence-based guideline was developed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system to describe the strength of recommendations and the quality of evidence...

OBJECTIVE: To review the clinical aspects of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and provide recommendations on its prevention. OPTIONS: Preventative measures, early recognition, and prompt systematic supportive care will help avoid poor outcomes. OUTCOMES: Establish guidelines to assist in the prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, early recognition of the condition when it occurs, and provision of appropriate supportive measures in the correct setting...

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic evaluation of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) on the use of assisted reproductive technologies. METHODS: We searched Medline, the Turning Research into Practice database, and guidelines-specific databases from December 2006 to November 2011. Three reviewers independently assessed each Guideline using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research Evaluation (AGREE) II instrument. A standardized score was calculated separately for each of the six domains...

OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to formulate a clinical practice guideline for the management of the pregnant woman with diabetes. PARTICIPANTS: The Task Force was composed of a chair, selected by the Clinical Guidelines Subcommittee of The Endocrine Society, 5 additional experts, a methodologist, and a medical writer. EVIDENCE: This evidence-based guideline was developed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system to describe both the strength of recommendations and the quality of evidence...