Characteristics predictive of response to ovarian diathermy in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome

Barbara J. Stegmann, Stegmann BJ, Craig HR, H. Randall Craig, Bay RC, R Curtis Bay, Coonrod DV, Dean V Coonrod, M Jane Brady, Brady MJ, Garbaciak JA Jr, John A Garbaciak
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2003 · doi:10.1067/mob.2003.289 · PMID:12748468
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE AND STUDY DESIGN: Ovarian needle diathermy was used in the treatment of clomiphene-resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Factors predictive of pregnancy in our study group included younger age, lower body weight, and surgery before 1998. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Insulin resistance and adhesions at surgery were negatively associated with pregnancy. Sixty-six percent of the study group cycled spontaneously after surgery and 50% became pregnant.

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endometriosis

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Diathermy Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Adult Aging Aging Body Mass Index Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Ovary Ovary Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Predictive Value of Tests Pregnancy Pregnancy Rate Retrospective Studies

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