The Optimal Number of Ovarian Punctures During Laparoscopic Ovarian Diathermy in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

    December 2011 in “ Journal of Gynecologic Surgery ”
    Mohamed Fouad Selim
    Studysummary In this study, laparoscopic ovarian diathermy with three to five punctures per ovary improved reproductive outcomes for women with clomiphene-resistant polycystic ovary syndrome, while more than six punctures may cause excessive ovarian damage.
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