Experiencing infertility can be a challenging time for many couples. Seeking the help of an experienced and skilled infertility specialist or Reproductive Endocrinologist can be very helpful in helping you overcome infertility. The majority of couples that seek treatment have positive results. In some cases, it is determined that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a possible cause of female infertility. PCOS generally is not diagnosed until infertility problems arise. It can be difficult to diagnose due to its illusive nature. It usually has widely varying symptoms and can easily go undiagnosed because the symptoms so closely resemble that of other afflictions, or they are dismissed as normal menstrual fluctuations.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately ten percent of women of reproductive age. Symptoms of PCOS include irregular menstrual periods, weight gain, infertility due to lack of ovulation, acne, and increased body hair. Diabetes and insulin resistance have also been associated with PCOS.
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PCOS means that cysts form on the ovaries, sometimes in clusters. This occurs when a woman produces more male hormones than normal. This usually causes irregular or nonexistent periods. The excess male hormones cause the eggs produced by the ovaries not to fully mature and be released. This is why infertility is a common symptom of PCOS.
Ovarian Drilling is a treatment used to restart ovulation in women diagnosed with the PCOS disorder. Most women diagnosed with PCOS are initially treated using fertility medicines in conjunction with a weight loss routine. If these initial treatments of PCOS fail, Ovarian Drilling can be a logical next course of action to begin ovulation again and therefore increase fertility chances.
Ovarian Drilling is performed during laparoscopy. The surgeon makes a small incision in the abdomen and punctures each ovary multiple times using an electrosurgical needle. The desired effect is to dramatically reduce the level of male hormones generated by the ovaries. After a patient has undergone an ovarian drilling procedure, it is possible that the fertility medications she had been taking will become more effective.
Speak with your infertility specialist extensively about all of your options before undergoing any infertility treatment. Make sure that you fully understand risks, side effects and possible outcomes of the procedure before proceeding. If Ovarian Drilling seems like the best option for you, make sure that your infertility specialist is highly trained in this area. Experience and skill can come highly into play when you are undergoing a surgical procedure as an infertility treatment. Consider all of your options and go with what you and your doctor feel will have the greatest chances of success with the least amount of complications. You should always be comfortable with your infertility specialist as well as your infertility treatment.