Ovarian Surgery for Symptom Relief in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    November 2017 in “ Cochrane library ”
    Sam Lepine, Junyoung Jo, Mostafa Metwally, Ying Cheong
    Studysummary This study concluded that laparoscopic ovarian drilling does not clearly improve menstrual regularity or androgenic symptoms in PCOS compared to most medical treatments, but it may have fewer gastrointestinal side effects than metformin plus clomiphene.
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    Research cited in this study 5

    1. Ovarian Surgery for Symptom Relief in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Cochrane library · 2017
    2. The Optimal Number of Ovarian Punctures During Laparoscopic Ovarian Diathermy in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Journal of Gynecologic Surgery · 2011
    3. Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Fertility and Sterility · 2004
    4. Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Human Reproduction · 2003
    5. Idiopathic Hirsutism: Androgen Role and Treatment Options Endocrine Reviews · 2000

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