Ovarian Drilling for PCOS | Patient Testimonial

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women, affecting 6-10% of all reproductive-aged women. In women with PCOS, there is an unexplained irregular symmetry from the brain to the ovaries that causes an increase in the production of the male hormone testosterone and a lack of ovulation. A PCOS diagnosis is based on having two of the following three criteria:
1. Ovulation dysfunction/abnormal menstrual intervals
2. Unwanted hair growth in a male pattern or high testosterone levels
3. Ultrasound appearance of polycystic ovaries
Since increased body weight can aggravate PCOS, appropriate weight loss strategies are the first approach to potentially restore ovulation and reduce the medical complications of PCOS. For PCOS women who are trying to conceive, we prescribe oral medication to help induce ovulation. The success of this approach will vary based on a woman’s age and body weight. If she is unable to ovulate with medication or unsuccessful in pregnancy, the remaining treatment options are laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) or in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
Laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) is a well-established outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia that has been used to assist women with PCOS since 1984. The surgeon inflates the abdomen using a tiny tube with a small amount of carbon dioxide to ensure that the viewing device (laparoscope) can be inserted properly without damaging the internal organs.
The laparoscope is then placed through the women’s umbilicus (belly button) to view her pelvic organs. The surgeon may also need to use small puncture sites for additional surgical instruments. While the exact mechanism is not understood, the procedure involves multiple punctures into the ovary using electrocautery resulting in a reduction in the male hormone-producing (theca) cells. Pregnancy success rates following LOD are typically between 50-80%.
The best candidates for LOD are women with PCOS who have failed to ovulate using medication as well as women who have persistent, abnormal bleeding despite hormonal treatment. LOD is a surgical procedure that is only used to treat women with PCOS.
If you have any questions or would like further information about PCOS or LOD, please contact us or call [phone].
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[@sarahsaelee920]

Yay this makes me feel so confident going into my procedure in Feb!

[@Laura-sj8le]

Considering this procedure. Would you be willing to provide an update on how you're feeling and how it went?

[@emilytugwell2564]

I have my procedure in under 2 weeks, what should I expect?

[@ajayiaolat8517]

So encouraging, going for mine next week

[@alicekagombemuthoni4659]

hi did you go?

[@ajayiaolat8517]

@@alicekagombemuthoni4659 yes it went well

[@alicekagombemuthoni4659]

did you get pregnant

[@ajayiaolat8517]

@@alicekagombemuthoni4659 not yet but am hopeful

[@Anbudansudhashiyan]

@@ajayiaolat8517 hi dear,I'm also planing to go next month 7th.did you get pregnant

[@ramganesh4527]

After drilling when we have to try for baby, how long the wait

[@HaileyMarieAllie]

My sister just had this done. She said her doctor told her to wait 6 weeks before trying for a baby.

[@juliauribe1144]

You’re you located

[@alicekagombemuthoni4659]

when did you go? pls don't mind me asking, am plsnning to go for mine next month, hopefully all goes well.

[@Anbudansudhashiyan]

@@alicekagombemuthoni4659 are you done with your surgery.did you got pregnant