Ovarian Drilling?

Who knows anything about this? I had always read it wasn't a good option, but that was 10 years ago. My dr suggested this to me this morning b/c of my PCOS... he called it a laparoscopy or something like that (I was driving and couldn't write it down).
TIA!

Message edited 4/28/2008 2:18:52 PM.

Re: Ovarian Drilling?

I found some info on it:

Laparoscopic ovarian drilling is a surgical treatment that can trigger ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Electrocautery or a laser is used to destroy parts of the ovaries.

This surgery is not commonly used. But it can be an option for women who are still not ovulating after losing weight and trying fertility medicines.

Ovarian drilling is usually done through a small incision (laparoscopy), with general anesthesia. The surgeon makes a small cut (incision) in the abdomen at the belly button. The surgeon then places a tube to inflate the abdomen with a small amount of carbon dioxide gas so that he or she can insert the viewing instrument (laparoscope) without damage to the internal organs. The surgeon looks through the laparoscope at the internal organs. Surgical instruments may be inserted through the same incision or other small incisions in the pelvic area.

Because the incisions are so small, laparoscopy is often called "Band-Aid surgery.