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Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) for PCOS
Why It Is Done
Ovarian drilling is sometimes used for women with PCOS who are still not ovulating after trying weight loss and fertility medicine. Destroying part of the ovaries may restore regular ovulation cycles.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: February 7, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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