clinical outcome and hormone profiles before and after laparoscopic
Th e aim of study was to evaluate clinical outcome and hormone profi les of laparoscopic elec- troincision of the ovaries in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) before and after treatment. Forty fi ve clomiphene-citrate resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome underwent laparoscopic electroincision of the ovaries. Serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone (T), androstenedione, OH pro- gesterone and beta endorphins were recorded before and hours after the treatment. Clini- cal and reproductive outcome and hormone profi les were analyzed. Patients were observed during months period. Laparoscopic electroincision of the ovaries was successfully per- formed without complications in all patients. LH/FSH ratio was , hours after treat- ment. Serum levels of T, androstenedione, OH progesterone, and beta endorphins were signifi cantly reduced hours after laparoscopic electroincision of the ovaries. In follow-up period of patients were recorded to have regular menstrual cycles and pregnancy rate was achieved spontaneously. Laparoscopic electroincision of the ovaries is an eff ective treatment in clomiphene-citrate resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Th e high pregnancy rate of the procedure off ers a promising management for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.