The response of patients with polycystic ovarian disease to human menopausal gonadotropin therapy after ovarian electrocautery or a luteinizing hormone‐releasing hormone agonist

Comparison of ovarian electrocautery and oral contraceptives in the treatment of hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

“…The induction of ovulation will in any case be a positive effect of the treatment. The course and outcome of pregnancy after OE-induced ovulation have been reported to be similar to those of the general population, with miscarriage rates of 14-16% (16)(17)(18). When pregnancy for various reasons turns out to be inconvenient, OCs can be used at whatever time, and with the same effect upon the hyperandrogenism and no deleterious effect upon the future fertility.…”

An economic evaluation of laparoscopic ovarian diathermy versus gonadotrophin therapy for women with clomiphene citrate-resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome

“…Unfortunately, few of these studies included a comparison with gonadotrophins. One study that was reported as randomized allocated treatment on a serial basis and therefore does not meet the criteria for a randomized study [39,40]. Poor responders of laparoscopic ovarian diathermy (LOD) are predicted to be women who are overweight, have high levels of androgens and infertility of more than 3 years' duration [36].…”

Surgical Approaches to Ovulation Induction

“…LH might allow the premature resumption of miosis, which leads to premature aging of the oocycle. Abdel Gadir et al 46 carried out a prospective randomized study in which patients underwent ovulation induction with gonadotropin after either down-regulation with gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist or laparoscopic ovarian electrocautery No differences were noted in the.rates of ovulation or in pregnancy rates. However, there were more early pregnancy losses in GnRH agonist group.…”