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Seminars in Reproductive Medicine· 2008Q2

Laparoscopic Surgery in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Reproductive and Metabolic Effects

Kok‐Min Seow, Chi‐Chang Juan, Jiann‐Loung Hwang, Low‐Tone Ho

Short summary

Laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) offers spontaneous ovulation and pregnancy rates of 30-90% and 13-88% respectively in clomiphene citrate-resistant PCOS patients.

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Key points

  • Laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) is an alternative treatment for clomiphene citrate-resistant PCOS.
  • LOD yields spontaneous ovulation rates of 30-90% and pregnancy rates of 13-88% in affected women.
  • Potential mechanisms include reduction of serum androgen, luteinizing hormone, and insulin levels.
  • Risks include postoperative adhesion and potential premature ovarian failure.

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Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of chronic anovulation. Clomiphene citrate (CC) is the first-line treatment for ovulation induction for infertile women with PCOS. In CC-resistant women, a particular surgical method, laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD), has been proposed in recent years as an alternative treatment. LOD produces overall spontaneous ovulation and pregnancy rates of 30 to 90% and 13 to 88%, respectively, for CC-resistant PCOS women. The mechanism of LOD is still unknown. The reduction of serum androgen level is believed to be the possible mechanism of LOD to improve spontaneous ovulation and promote fertility in women with PCOS. In addition, LOD may cause a significant reduction in serum luteinizing hormone and insulin levels. However, it should be kept in mind that postoperative adhesion is the most common adverse effect of LOD, and more punctures may be responsible for premature ovarian failure.

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Field: Reproductive Medicine

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