What is laparoscopic ovarian drilling?

Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
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Why is laparoscopic ovarian drilling (ovarian diathermy) done?

Ovarian drilling is sometimes used if you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and still don't ovulate after you've tried weight loss and fertility medicine. Destroying part of the ovaries may restore regular ovulation cycles.

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