@article {10.3844/ajptsp.2009.165.168,
article_type = {journal},
title = {A Comparative Study between Abdominal and Laparoscopic Diathermy in Evaluation of Ovulatory Response in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome},
author = {Yaaqoub, Nabila K. and Yaseen, Enas M. and Tawfeek, Ruqiya S.},
volume = {4},
year = {2009},
month = {Dec},
pages = {165-168},
doi = {10.3844/ajptsp.2009.165.168},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajptsp.2009.165.168},
abstract = {Problem statement: To compare the effects of both abdominal and laparoscopic diathermy (PCOS) on the ovulatory process. Design: Prospective study. Setting: Tikrit Teaching Hospital, Iraq. Approach: A total of 40 infertile patients, these patients were divided into two groups, each group of 20 patients. The first group was undergoing abdominal diathermy; while the second group undergoing laparoscopic diathermy. The ovulatory response were assessed by both LH and testosterone levels. Results: After Diathermy, there were significant effects on regularity of menses: 25% in first group had regular cycle and in second group 60% had regular cycle.   Decrease in LH and testosterone Level after surgery were significantly different in both groups: 35% in first group and 70% in second group. Conclusion: Laparoscopic diathermy showed higher rates of regular resumption of menses and decrease in LH and testosterone level than abdominal diathermy.},
journal = {American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}