Multiple ovarian biopsy in the treatment of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

BACKGROUND

Ovarian electrocautery has been used with success in the treatment of PCOS women. However, unipolar coagulation carries the risk of serious injuries to pelvic organs. In an effort to avoid this potential risk, the efficacy of multiple ovarian biopsy was evaluated in our study.

METHODS

Eleven PCOS patients were enrolled to the study. Four to eight biopsies were taken from both ovaries. The levels of LH, FSH, androgens and the reactivity of ACTH test were evaluated at standard intervals. The occurrence of ovulation was determined by ultrasound.

RESULTS

Laparoscopy was followed by non-significant changes of endocrine parameters only. The ovulatory cycle was restored in only three women of the whole group.

CONCLUSIONS

Our study did not prove the efficacy of multiple ovarian biopsy in the treatment of PCOS women. The procedure caused only minor changes in endocrine parameters and rarely restored ovulation.